Zucchini Noodles
Transform humble zucchini into a vibrant, healthy, and utterly delicious noodle dish! These zucchini noodles, or "zoodles", are a delightful alternative to traditional pasta, offering a light and refreshing experience that's perfect for any occasion. Tossed with a luscious garlic butter sauce and finished with a generous dusting of Parmesan, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
10 g
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Cholesterol
4 mg
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
6 g
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Saturated Fat
2 g
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Sodium
1362 mg
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Sugar
5 g
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Fat
10 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Gather all of your fresh ingredients and prepare your cooking station. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
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Using a spiralizer or mandoline, carefully cut the zucchini into thin, noodle-like strips. Place the zoodles in a colander, toss with 2 teaspoons of salt, and let them drain for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. This step is crucial for preventing a soggy final dish. (Drain time: 30 minutes)
03 Step
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Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently add the zucchini noodles and cook for just 1 minute. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process and maintain their vibrant green color and crisp-tender texture. (Cook time: 1 minute)
04 Step
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it (about 30 seconds). Add the drained zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and just tender, about 5 minutes. (Cook time: 5 minutes)
05 Step
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Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Offer additional Parmesan at the table for those who desire an extra cheesy indulgence.
For a richer flavor, brown the butter before adding the garlic. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it will turn bitter.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, or spinach.
For a vegan option, substitute the butter with olive oil and the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
Zucchini noodles are best served immediately, as they tend to release more moisture as they sit.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.7/ 5 ( 217 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
Emely Satterfield
Oct 19, 2024My kids actually ate their vegetables! The garlic butter sauce is amazing.
Chanelle Lemke
Oct 13, 2024My kids love to add lemon juice to the dish
Adaline Welch
Oct 5, 2024These zucchini noodles were a lifesaver when I went gluten-free! So easy and delicious.
Era Brown
Feb 19, 2024Browning the butter makes a world of difference! So much flavor.
Sigrid Mccullough
Oct 31, 2023The tip about draining the zucchini is key. No more soggy noodles!
Tressa Murphy
Aug 23, 2023I added some shrimp and it was an amazing dish!
Crystal Ankunding
Aug 1, 2023My family loves this recipe, thanks for sharing
Nova Powlowski
Jun 21, 2023I love how quick and easy this recipe is. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Candelario Mayert
Mar 4, 2023I didn't have Parmesan, so I used Pecorino Romano. It was still delicious!
Lauriane Nolan
Oct 14, 2022I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. It was fantastic!