Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for serving
- Grated parmesan cheese (optional for non-vegan version)
Instructions
- Start by spiralizing the zucchinis to create your zesty noodles.
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil and let it warm up. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the pan, cooking for about 3-5 minutes until tender yet crunchy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the noodles to a serving plate and top with fresh basil and optional parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover zucchini noodles in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Pair with grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- This dish is gluten-free and low-carb, perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan, Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg