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Zucchini Noodles

A healthy and low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, zucchini noodles are light, refreshing, and can be paired with various sauces and toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Noodles
  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 teaspoon basil dried or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

Prepare Zucchini
  1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer to create noodles.
Cook Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
Combine
  1. Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until noodles are tender but still firm.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Zucchini noodles can be served with various sauces, such as marinara or pesto, for added flavor.

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