Description
Fresh Lemon Herb Zucchini Noodles made with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spiralized zucchini. A healthy low-carb recipe ready in only 8 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped basil (optional)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Parmesan or feta (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
- Toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Spiralize the zucchini.
2. Pat zucchini noodles dry for 5 minutes.
3. Heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Cook garlic for 30 seconds.
5. Add zucchini noodles and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
6. Stir in lemon juice, zest, herbs, salt, and pepper.
7. Remove from heat immediately.
8. Top with Parmesan, tomatoes, and pine nuts before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook the zucchini.
- Serve immediately.
- Store leftovers for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Zucchini Noodles, Zoodles, Low Carb, Healthy Side Dish