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Zucchini Noodles recipe

Zucchini Noodles

Discover the fantastic world of low-carb eating with our Zucchini Noodles. This dish is not only simple to prepare but also filled with fresh flavors that will excite your taste buds. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner!

Ratings 4.6 from 5 votes
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins
Servings 2
Estimated Cost $  10
Calories 220
Best Season Summer
Dietary Gluten-Free, Paleo
Description

Discover the fantastic world of low-carb eating with our Zucchini Noodles. This dish is not only simple to prepare but also filled with fresh flavors that will excite your taste buds. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner!

Ingredients for Zucchini Noodles
    Main Ingredients
  • 1 large or 2 medium units zucchini
  • to taste units tomato sauce with basil
  • 2 slices ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon light cream cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • to taste units olive oil
  • to taste units salt
  • to taste units black pepper
  • to taste units oregano
  • 150 grams protein option (shredded chicken, ground beef, or mushrooms)
Instructions
    Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Zucchini

    Slice the zucchini thinly lengthwise and then into thin strips to resemble noodles. Heat a large pan with a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the garlic until golden.

  2. Blanch and Sauté

    Blanch the zucchini in boiling water, then transfer to cold water. Next, sauté the zucchini with the sauce, adding salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and cook until the zucchini is tender. Optionally, add a protein of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 835kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61.4g95%
Saturated Fat 22.3g112%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 183mg61%
Sodium 1816.9mg76%
Potassium 1738.3mg50%
Total Carbohydrate 26.8g9%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g31%
Sugars 15.4g
Protein 48.3g97%
Vitamin A 371.81 IU
Vitamin C 162.63 mg
Calcium 548.96 mg
Iron 4.92 mg
Vitamin D 0.64 IU
Vitamin E 5.54 IU
Vitamin K 49.86 mcg
Thiamin 0.36 mg
Riboflavin 0.87 mg
Niacin 13.39 mg
Vitamin B6 1.55 mg
Folate 128.49 mcg
Vitamin B12 1.11 mcg
Phosphorus 675.95 mg
Magnesium 138.11 mg
Zinc 5.61 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite vegetables or protein!

Keywords: Zucchini Noodles, Low Carb, Healthy Recipe
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