How to Make Low-Carb Zucchini Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're trying to cut back on carbs or just looking to add more vegetables into your diet, then this Low-Carb Zucchini Pasta recipe is the perfect option for you. This dish is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta, and it's easy to make too. Zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, have become increasingly popular in recent years as a low-carb, gluten-free, and nutrient-packed substitute for traditional pasta. Not only are zucchini noodles nutritious, but they also have a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 1

  • Use a vegetable peeler to cut long, wide strips down one side of one zucchini until you reach the seeds. Turn zucchini and repeat on three remaining sides. Repeat with remaining zucchini. Discard zucchini cores.
  • Stack zucchini strips on top of each other, then cut thin strips lengthwise along the stack; strips will resemble spaghetti noodles.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini "noodles" and cook for 1 minute. Add water and continue to cook until zucchini is softened and water has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    157 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 181mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 619mg