Zucchini Pasta and Chorizo

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serve: 2

Ingredients:
– 2 medium zucchini
– 1 teaspoon olive oil
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 6oz. chorizo, sliced
– ¼ red bell pepper, seeded, diced
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Spiralize zucchinis using a vegetable spiralizer. If you do not have one, simply cut the zucchinis into very thin strips.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
3. Add garlic and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
4. Add the chorizo, and cook until browned, for 5-6 minutes.
5. Toss in the bell pepper and zucchini spaghetti.
Cook 2 minutes.
6. Season the zucchini spaghetti with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve warm.

Nutritional info per serving:
– Calories 471
– Total Fat 39.7g
– Total Carbohydrate 6.5g
– Dietary Fiber 1.3g
– Total Sugars 1.7g
– Protein 22g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.