Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles

Fresh zucchini noodles tossed in a simple lemon garlic butter are the perfect easy to make low carb side dish!

 

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I planted a garden to give me something to do when the quarantine happened but never imagined that it would produce SO many veggies.

I have had tomatoes, peppers, and squash coming out of my ears! 

I love it. I go out every morning with my coffee to check on my "babies". Yes, I am that crazy woman that talks to her plants.

I am even planting a fall garden to keep it all going.

But, right now, I am faced with a kitchen full of garden goodness and am trying to come up with new ways for us to enjoy it.

We have been noshing on Zucchini Fritters with Bacon and Cheese, Keto Zummus (Zucchini Hummus), Zucchini Pizza Casserole, and Italian Baked Zucchini and Tomatoes, but I wanted a new light, bright, dish to add to our repertoire.

We both love zoodles and they are a great way to enjoy zucchini.

I of course use them as a pasta substitute to stay low carb, topping them with my Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce is one of our favorite ways to enjoy them.

But on this night we were having some grilled fish so I wanted a dish that would compliment that. Of course, lemon popped into my mind.

This recipe is super simple to make!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR LEMON GARLIC ZUCCHINI NOODLES

• Zucchini
• Butter
• Garlic
• Lemon
• Crushed red pepper flake (optional)
• Kosher salt 
• Fresh parsley
• Parmesan cheese

MORE VEGETABLES YOU CAN SPIRALIZE

• Butternut Squash
• Pumpkin
• Beets
• Carrots (not for strict keto)
• Cabbage
• Onions (not for strict keto)
• Broccoli (just the stalk and use the florets in the dish)
• Cucumber (great in cold dishes)
• Jicama
• Celeriac

 

MORE LOW CARB PASTA ALTERNATIVES

• Spaghetti Squash
• Eggplant (cut in thin planks like lasagna noodles)
• Palmini Noodles
• Almond flour pasta
• Egg Pasta
• Shirataki Noodles
• Kelp Noodles
• Mung Bean Noodles
• Seaweed Pasta

SAUCE IDEAS FOR YOUR LOW CARB NOODLES

Low Carb Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Italian Meat Sauce

Browned Butter 

Slow Cooker Bolognese

Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

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Lemon Garlic Zucchini Noodles

Yield: 4 servings

Author: Bobbi Hass-Burleson

Fresh zucchini noodles tossed in a simple lemon garlic butter are the perfect simple low carb side dish!

Ingredients:

• 4 medium zucchini
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake (optional)
• Kosher salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped + more for garnish if wanted
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Rinse the zucchini and dry, trim the ends, and make the noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
2. 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.
3. Add the lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), and 2 tablespoons of parley.
4. Remove from the heat and add salt to taste.
5. 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.
6. Drain any liquid from the pan and toss the cooked noodles with the sauce.
7. Top with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and chopped parsley.
8. Garnish with sliced lemon.

Calories

178.30

Fat (grams)

14.97

Sat. Fat (grams)

8.89

Carbs (grams)

8.52

Fiber (grams)

2.44

Net carbs

6.09

Sugar (grams)

3.87

Protein (grams)

5.22

Sodium (milligrams)

371.77

Cholesterol (grams)

38.17

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Keto, Low Carb, Side Dish, Zucchini

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