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Closeup of a serving of lemon garlic zucchini noodles in a white bowl. The zoodles are topped with fresh grated parmesan and chopped parsley.

Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles

Transform simple zucchini into a restaurant-worthy side dish with these Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles! Fresh, bright, and ready in just 15 minutes, these zoodles are tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon for the perfect balance of flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 148 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • pink salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped + more for garnish if wanted
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the zucchini and dry, trim the ends, and make the noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
  • Heat the butter over medium heat in a small skillet. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the garlic begins to turn golden brown.
  • Add the lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), and 2 tablespoons of parley.
  • Remove from the heat and add salt to taste.
  • In a large dry skillet, heat the zucchini noodles over medium heat. Cook, tossing the noodles with tongs, for about 3 or 4 minutes, or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
  • Drain any liquid from the pan and toss the cooked noodles with the sauce.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and chopped parsley.
  • Garnish with sliced lemon.

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Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 222mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 963IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 1mg
Keyword american, easy recipes, gluten-free, grain-free, Keto, lemon, Low Carb, side dish, Sugar-Free, vegetarian, zucchini
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