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Zucchini Noodles

A healthy and low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, zucchini noodles are light, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Noodles
  • 4 medium zucchini Spiralized
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper To taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil Chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Grated, optional

Method
 

Prepare Zucchini
  1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer to create noodle shapes.
Sauté
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the spiralized zucchini and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but still slightly firm.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil. Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Zucchini noodles can be served with various sauces or toppings according to preference.

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