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Pappardelle with Zucchini, Lime and Pumpkin Seeds

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Pappardelle with Zucchini, Lime and Pumpkin Seeds
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Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
ready in 35 min.
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Calories:
479
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Zucchini is a low-calorie summer vegetable that is high in antioxidants, which help protect the body against free radical damage. 

Use whole wheat pasta for more fiber. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie479 cal.(23 %)
Protein18.1 g(18 %)
Fat13.95 g(12 %)
Carbohydrates72.31 g(48 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage1.66 g(6 %)
Vitamin A71.85 mg(8,981 %)
Vitamin D0.06 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0.29 mg(2 %)
Vitamin B₁0.06 mg(6 %)
Vitamin B₂0.15 mg(14 %)
Niacin2.26 mg(19 %)
Vitamin B₆0.18 mg(13 %)
Folate28.69 μg(10 %)
Pantothenic acid0.33 mg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.16 μg(5 %)
Vitamin C22.51 mg(24 %)
Potassium525.23 mg(13 %)
Calcium172.66 mg(17 %)
Magnesium51.72 mg(17 %)
Iron2.64 mg(18 %)
Zinc1.06 mg(13 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.82 g
Cholesterol16.13 mg

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
2 Zucchini
1 organic Lime
1 oz Pumpkin seed
12 ozs Pappardelle noodles
salt
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
peppers
3 Tbsps freshly grated Parmesan
How healthy are the main ingredients?
ParmesanPumpkin seedolive oilZucchiniLimesalt

Preparation steps

1.

Rinse the zucchini, trim and thinly slice with a vegetable peeler. Finely grate the lime zest and squeeze the juice. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry frying pan, let cool and then chop.

2.

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.

3.

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Add the zucchini and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the lime zest and lime juice and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

4.

Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Arrange on serving plates and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and Parmesan.

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