Delicious Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Lemon Sauce

"Zoodles," sometimes known as zucchini noodles, are a low-carb, adaptable substitute for pasta. This recipe is ideal for a quick lunch or dinner because it is flavourful, light, and refreshing. It's a healthy yet decadent choice that goes well with grilled protein or a fresh salad and has a simple garlic lemon sauce. Let's get started with this simple recipe!

Ingredients:
3 medium zucchinis
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon (zest and juice)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Essential Tools: 
Vegetable peeler or spiraliser
Big skillet
Zester or microplane
A cutting board
A knife

Time Spent Preparing: 
20 minutes total
Ten minutes for preparation
Ten minutes for cooking

Directions:
Get the zucchini noodles ready:
Rinse the zucchini and cut the ends off.
To make long, thin noodles, use a vegetable peeler or spiraliser. Put aside.

To prepare the Garlic Lemon Sauce:
Heat a large skillet's olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté the minced garlic for one to two minutes, or until it becomes aromatic. Do not brown.
Add the lemon zest and juice and, if using, the red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly.

To cook the zucchini noodles:
Put them in a skillet. Coat them in the sauce by gently tossing.
Cook until the zoodles are soft but not mushy, stirring regularly, for 3 to 5 minutes.

Add salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
Take off the heat and, if you'd like, top with Parmesan cheese.
Before serving, garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 110
Protein: 3g
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g

Last Tip: 
Serve your zucchini noodles with grilled prawns or chicken for an even more delectable twist. To find additional dishes that go well with this dish, search for "healthy zucchini noodle recipes with protein".