Herbed Zucchini Noodles Low Fat Recipes

HEALTHY ZUCCHINI NOODLES W/ SPINACH & PARMESAN

Steps:

• Using a spirializer tool, spiralize zucchini into spirals or noodle strands. Set zucchini noodles aside.
• Heat large pan on medium-high heat. Melt butter/oil, then add onion and garlic. Cook garlic until fragrant and translucent. Don't let the garlic burn.
• Add zucchini noodles and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Zucchini noodles cook really fast, so taste a strand as you cook and decide how firm or "al-dente" you want the zucchini. Don't overcook the zucchini noodles or else they'll become mush.
• Add spinach and cook until spinach wilts.
• Remove the pan from the heat, add parmesan cheese and season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Add chili flakes then serve warm.

LEMON-GARLIC ZUCCHINI NOODLES

Steps:

• 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.

HERBED ZUCCHINI NOODLES (LOW-FAT)

Steps:

• Carefully drag a vegetable peeler the length of the zucchini to create
• long strands. Discard centers with the seeds.
• Heat a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat with the butter.
• Add the zucchini and quickly toss to coat with the butter.
• Add parsley, thyme, oregano, and lemon pepper. Toss again and warm through, about 1 minute.
• Add the egg noodles. Toss once again until pasta is warmed through but zucchini
• remains crisp tender.
• Taste and adjust flavor with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan.