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by Diane
This zucchini noodle recipe is delicious low carb strands of veggies because it has so much less carbs from regular pasta. These are paleo and keto friendly zucchini noodles. Here’s our most popular zoodle recipe because our readers have loved this recipe so much. They’re also a great keto zucchini noodle recipe.
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Low Carb and Keto Zucchini Noodles Recipe
You won’t miss the pasta with this healthy zucchini noodle recipe. Spiraled zucchini and cooked perfectly tender is a favorite way to eat healthy. It’s gluten free without all the carbs. If you’re craving a simple and easy pasta recipe with garlic, butter and parmesan, try it with zoodles or spiraled zucchini pasta. We’ve served this recipe for easy zoodles to so many friends and family. Maybe a few folks will be leary, but once they’ve finally tried it, they will love it.
Video: Low Carb Zucchini Noodle Recipe:
How To Make Zucchini Noodles?
- First of all, everyone loves the flavor of this zucchini noodle recipe and don’t miss the regular starchy pasta at all. Try to use the fresh zucchini that’s straight. If it’s curved, it’s harder to spiralize.
- Our recipe for zucchini noodles is just a base recipe but can be adapted to any way that you want. For example, you can add some sausage, tomatoes or more vegetables to make it perfect fit for your family and menu. Because these keto zucchini noodles are so easy to make, the possibilities are endless.
- Second of all, there’s so many great tools out there to help you make the zucchini into the noodles quickly and easily. Using a simple vegetablespiralizer or a vegetable julienne peeler, this simple meal is just requires a few ingredients.
- Finally, what ever you do, don’t skimp out on the garlic. Most importantly, the flavor is amazing!
- All recipe details are in the recipe box below.
Best Spiralizing Tools for Zucchini Noodles:
Nothing beats tried and true kitchen tools and cookbooks. Here’s some of the favorites:
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Paderno Spiralizer– The Classic! We’ve lost track of how many meals this one has made for us. Fantastic spiralizer.
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KitchenAid Spiralizer Attachment– Spiralize, peel, core, slice. All from the power of the KitchenAid stand mixer.
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OXO Julienne Peeler– For those who love it simple. This great julienne peeler has seen a lot of mileage in our kitchen
This simple hand peeler works great too!
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Zucchini Noodles With Garlic-Butter & Parmesan
Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Using a simple zucchini spiralizer or a vegetable julienne peeler, this simple meal is just requires a few ingredients. This is just a base recipe and can be adapted to any way that you want. Add some sausage, tomatoes or more vegetables to make it perfect fit for your family and menu. What ever you do, don't skimp out on the garlic. The flavor is amazing!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 Tablespoons (30 g) butter
- 3 large cloves garlic , minced (or to taste)
- 3/4 cup (75 g) parmesan cheese (approximately)
- kosher salt , to taste
- black pepper , to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) red chili flakes
Equipment
Instructions
Cut zucchini into spirals or noodle strands using thevegetable spiralizerorjulienne peeler. Set aside noodles.
Heat large pan on medium-high heat. Melt butter, then add garlic. Cook garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 30 seconds. Don't let the garlic burn.
Add zucchini noodles and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.Zucchini noodles cook really fast, so taste a strand as you cook and decide how firm or "al-dente" you want the zucchini. Don't overcook the zucchini noodles or else they'll become mush.
Remove the pan from the heat, add parmesan cheese and season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Add chili flakes then serve warm.
Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 283kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 720mg, Potassium: 546mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1110IU, Vitamin C: 35.6mg, Calcium: 475mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 283
This recipe was originally published in 2016 and re-published in 2020 with updated into.Finally, here’s More healthy recipes, great chicken recipes and a popular zucchini noodle pad thai recipe.
Enjoy more of our healthy zoodle recipe:
- Click Here for this amazing –> Chow Mein Recipe with Zoodles
- Our super popular –> Zoodle pad thai
- You’ll love –> Creamy Garlic Alfredo Chicken Zoodles Recipe
- Always amazing —> Delicious Italian Zucchini Noodles
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AV — Reply
I hated Zucchini noodles until I made this dish. I love this bc its simple and quick to make. I will definitely recommend this to my friends and family!-
Diane — Reply
hi AV, this is so awesome! So happy that this recipe makes you love zucchini noodles!
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Jaclyn — Reply
I just made this again for dinner.. it’s probably my 50th time. i love it so much.
husband even likes it a lot. thats a win.
this time, i put some shrimp i with it. yum!!!-
Diane — Reply
Thanks Jaclyn! Love the addition of shrimp.
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Madison — Reply
I added two Roma tomatoes to this, and honestly…. Might have eaten the majority of it myself. How is it possible for something to be THIS delicious?! Thanks for sharing this absolute GOLD.-
Diane — Reply
Thanks Madison! Love the addition of the tomatoes.
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Chloe — Reply
This recipe really helped with my diet. I’m super thankful. -
Peter — Reply
Loved it!!-
Diane — Reply
Thanks so much Peter!
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SHAWNI — Reply
WAS DELICIOUS!!!! MY KID WHO DOES NOT LIKE BUT A FEW VEGGIES, LOVED IT! THX!!-
Diane — Reply
That’s so awesome Shawni! Thanks for sharing and so glad your kids loved it.
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