The key to long term Meal Prep success is keeping it simple and fast while having as much flavor and variety of flavors possible. Healthy Pizza Zoodles for Meal Prep is a great recipe to add to your rotation.
I brought Pizza Zoodles for lunch last, and man was I glad! A vendor had brought in pizzas and the breakroom smelled delicious. It was easy to say no to free pizza because I knew I had a healthier option with a similar flavor in my lunchbox. (I like this lunchbox because it big enough to carry all my day’s food and act as a purse.)
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Gelatin, A Hidden Super Food
This healthy recipe is made just a little bit healthier by adding gelatin. Gelatin is one of the super foods you can add to almost any meal. Along with adding protein, made up of amino acids many people are deficient in, it also adds a nice body to sauces and soups. Gelatin has many of the same benefits as bone broth but can be kept in your pantry. Here is the grass-fed brand I buy on Amazon.
In Pizza Zoodles, you won’t even notice it is there, but your skin, gut, bones, and joints will thank you.
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1package4 oz nitrate-free pepperoni, slices cut in about 4ths
3-4ozKatamala olivesblack will also work
4-6zucchiniscut with spiralizer
Mozzarella cheeseoptional
Parsleyoptional
Instructions
Mix water and gelatin together in a small bowl or cup and set aside (this is called blooming). Skip this step if not adding gelatin.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, browned meat and onion with enough oil to keep from sticking and salt.
Once meat is browned, turn heat to low and add garlic, Italian seasoning, and balsamic vinegar. As the liquid sizzles, scrape off any brown piece stuck to the bottom of the pan, also call fond.
Mix in tomato paste and bloomed gelatin
Let simmer for a few minutes then turn off heat and stir in pepperoni.
While the meat mixture is cooling, divide the raw zoodles (spiralized zucchinis) into 4 glass meal prep containers.
Evenly divide the meat and olives place on the zoodles.
Top with grated mozzarella and chopped parsley if you would like.
Put lids on containers and store in the fridge.
Reheat before eating,
Recipe Notes
Meals usually last about a week in the fridge, I usually trust my nose, but use your best judgment.
If you don’t have a spiralizer use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons or just slice the zucchini.
Tomato paste is great to use in place of tomato sauce when cooking with a lot of vegetables. It contains less moisture than the sauce and will help prevent the dish becoming too watery.
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Gina Shively is a Personal Health Cook and American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified Health Coach located in Anchorage Alaska. Her background includes a Bachelor’s of Science in Physiology from the University of Wyoming. For the past six years, she has lived in Alaska, where she can’t get enough of the active Alaskan lifestyle that for her includes hunting, fishing, hiking, and the occasional weekend race. She loves to cook for people and enjoys the challenge of making healthy food taste delicious. Her family includes two young boys, two packgoats, and a rambunctious Weimaraner, as well as a very patient husband.