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Easy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
This recipe is appropriate. Zucchini noodles are low in fats and carbohydrates. Olive oil and parmesan should be used sparingly, but they are generally fine in the given amounts.
Adapted from Downshiftology, by Lisa Bryan
- High cholesterol
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Low-FODMAP
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- IBS
- Vegetarian
- Keto
- Low-carb
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
Method
- Slice the ends off the zucchini and place it on your spiralizer. Turn the spiralizer and create zucchini noodles.
- Heat the oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.1 min timer
- Add the zucchini noodles and toss them for one minute, just to warm through, then turn off the heat.
- Sprinkle on the grated parmesan along with salt and pepper, give them another toss in the pan, then serve them up.
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