Peperoncini Vinaigrette With Garlic Sautéed Zoodles is a really quick dinner you can make with items you already have in your pantry. Tangy peperoncini add a hint of heat, along with red wine vinegar, olive oil, spices, and lemon juice. Then it’s poured over a bed of zoodles sautéed in garlicPeperoncini Vinaigrette

This post is sponsored by Mezzetta, but ideas and opinions are my own. 

Peperoncini Vinaigrette With Garlic Sauteed Zoodles

It’s finally happened. I’ve discovered zoodles.

That’s right, I’m entering an entire new world here, folks. Are they noodles? Are they zucchini? Are they perhaps the most amazing hybrid of both worlds, satisfying yet low carb and gluten free? Yes, yes they are. And I’m especially excited to share with you what is pretty much the best combination I’ve found in a long time. Peperoncini Vinaigrette With Garlic Sauteed Zoodles.

 Peperoncini Vinaigrette

Here’s the thing about jarred peppers, like this peperoncini. You buy it, use it a few times, then lose it somewhere in that dark corner of the fridge where food goes to be forgotten. You know the spot, it’s also where my applesauce hides, or the half of an onion I was saving for later.

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Which is why I love this recipe so much. Besides for the fact that we’re taking an everyday vinaigrette recipe and turning it into something crave-worthy with Mezzetta Peperoncini! By the way, they’ve been around since 1935, so they know what they’re doing here. 

And you don’t have to sacrifice anything to the back of the fridge.

Peperoncini Vinaigrette

The peperoncini vinaigrette recipe makes about 1/2 – 3/4 of a cup of dressing, using maybe 1/4 of the jar. You can easily double (or triple, depending on how much you love it!) the recipe, and then simply give the peperoncini a rough chop and add them to your zoodles or salad. It’s really easy to get to the bottom of the jar in one sitting here!

Peperoncini Vinaigrette

I’d even make this for your next party, and serve it next to an antipasto platter, using the other half of the jar on the platter itself. There’s a really big range of ways you can use pepperoncini, so it’s a great thing to have on hand.

Andrew and I are always packing gluten free wraps to take to the beach with us, too. And I’m definitely taking some of this peperoncini vinaigrette to dip them in! I just can’t get over how incredibly flavorful it is!Peperoncini Vinaigrette

 

Pepperoncini Vinaigrette

Peperoncini Vinaigrette With Garlic Sautéed Zoodles

Peperoncini Vinaigrette With Garlic Sautéed Zoodles is a really quick dinner you can make with items you already have in your pantry. Tangy peperoncini add a hint of heat, along with red wine vinegar, olive oil, spices, and lemon juice. Then it's poured over a bed of zoodles sautéed in garlic. 
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Author: Jacqui
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Pepperoncini Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup whole peperoncini, stems removed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)

For the Zoodles

  • 2 large zucchini, spiralized
  • 2 medium carrots, spiralized
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • In a sauté pan over medium heat add olive oil and vegetables. Stirring frequently, add spices. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. 
  • Add all vinaigrette ingredients to food processor, and puree until well combined. 
  • Pour 1/4 - 1/2 of dressing onto zoodles (or to taste) and stir. 

Notes

Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 317mg (14%)Potassium: 431mg (12%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 3975IU (80%)Vitamin C: 44mg (53%)Calcium: 38mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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