Servings
Font
Back
0 from 3 votes

Zucchini Noodles with Parmesan, Mint and Lemon Vinaigrette

I love making zucchini noodles. It's even quicker than boiling pasta.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 571 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large zucchini
  • 2 yellow squash
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • Shaved parmesan cheese to serve
  • fresh mint leaves
Lemon vinaigrette
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Using a spiralizer, spiralize the zucchini and squash into noodles.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When hot add the olive oil, onions and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the zucchini noodles to the onion and garlic mixture and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
  4. Dust the top of the noodles with parmesan cheese and fresh mint leaves serve. Toss with a tiny bit of the lemon vinaigrette and serve. Save remaining lemon vinaigrette for another salad.

Notes

  • Serve it alongside some grilled salmon or shrimp and it’s the perfect quick and easy meal that’s HEALTHY!

Nutrition Information

Calories 571kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 37g Sodium 72mg (3%) Potassium 1462mg (42%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 994IU (20%) Vitamin C 121mg (134%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 571

% Daily Value*

Calories 571kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 37g 185%
Sodium 72mg 3%
Potassium 1462mg 31%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 994IU 20%
Vitamin C 121mg 134%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.