Description
Light, garlicky, and full of zesty lemon flavor, these low carb zucchini noodles are a quick, healthy option for a fresh summer meal.
Ingredients
2 medium-sized zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Juice from half a lemon
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for topping
Lemon zest for topping
Instructions
1. Spiralize zucchini into noodle-like strands.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add zucchini noodles and sauté for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened (not mushy).
4. Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Remove from heat and garnish with lemon zest and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Do not salt the zucchini before cooking—this causes extra water release.
Use a hot pan and avoid overcooking the noodles to keep their texture.
Zoodles can be spiralized ahead and stored in the fridge with a paper towel to absorb moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Summer Veggies Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 15mg