Lunch: Zucchini Noodles and Summer Vegetables with Sweet Pepper Chicken Sausage

Recipe by Jenny's Kitchen Fresh from the farmer's market! A light and flavorful blend of farm-fresh summer vegetables and sweet pepper chicken sausage.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Zucchini Noodles and Summer Vegetables with Sweet Pepper Chicken Sausage

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 zucchini, cut into noodle-shape strands
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Spike® seasoning)
1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 sweet pepper chicken sausages, sliced
1 cup lightly torn fresh spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook zucchini noodles (zoodles) in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes; drain.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green bell pepper, onion, seasoned salt, and sea salt for 3 minutes. Add chicken sausage and cook until sausage is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add spinach, basil, garlic paste, and seasoned salt to taste; cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Place zoodles on a serving plate and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sea salt. Add sausage mixture and tomatoes and top with Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.

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