Description
Zucchini Pasta (Zoodles) is a light and healthy Mediterranean dish made with spiralized zucchini sautéed in olive oil with garlic, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, and fresh basil. This quick low-carb recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and makes a perfect lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchini into noodles and lightly salt. Let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze excess moisture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add zucchini noodles and cook for 2–3 minutes, tossing gently.
- Season with pepper and oregano.
- Remove from heat, add lemon juice and basil.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Use firm zucchini for best texture. Avoid overcooking to prevent sogginess. Add shrimp or chickpeas for extra protein. Best served fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg