How to Make Lemon-Garlic Zucchini Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy and delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet? Look no further than this recipe for Lemon-Garlic Zucchini Noodles. This dish is not only incredibly tasty, but it's also low in calories and high in nutrients, making it the perfect addition to any meal.

Zucchini noodles, also known as "zoodles," are a popular alternative to traditional pasta. They are made by spiralizing fresh zucchini into long, thin strands that resemble noodles. Not only are zucchi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Use a spiralizer to cut zucchini into thick or thin ribbons, your preference.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and garlic, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zucchini and toss to coat with the butter-garlic sauce. Saute until zucchini noodles are slightly softened or have reached desired tenderness, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice, lemon-pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt, and remove from the heat. Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley and lemon zest, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    77 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 79mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 282mg