Paleo diet

SQUASH NOODLES IN WALNUT-SAGE BUTTER

This is a super easy and really luxurious recipe. The combination of fresh sage and walnuts in a simple butter sauce is a winner. SERVES 4

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 10 minutes

4 tablespoons grass-fed butter

1 small shallot, minced

½ cup chopped walnuts

⅓ cup chopped fresh sage leaves, plus a little extra for garnish

4 large yellow squash, spiralized

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the shallot until slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the walnuts and sage, and give it a good stir. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the walnuts get a bit toasted.
2. Add the squash noodles to the pan, and sauté until fork-tender, just 2 to 3 minutes more.
3. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

VARIATION 1 SQUASH NOODLES WITH PESTO: Skip the walnut-sage butter, and sauté the squash noodles in 2 teaspoons olive oil. Toss with 4 to 5 tablespoons Pesto (here).

VARIATION 2 SQUASH NOODLES WITH MEAT SAUCE: Sauté 1 pound ground beef and 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in a large pan until the meat is no longer pink, 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and add the squash noodles. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes and serve.

PALEO PAIR: Serve these squash noodles in walnut-sage butter with a side of Perfect Sautéed Mushrooms (here) for a light lunch.