Zucchini 'Noodles'

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

A tasty and fairly simple way for people on a gluten-free or wheat-free diet to enjoy a noodle dish. I usually use 4 zucchini and 2 summer squash for a colorful mix.

Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Zucchini 'Noodles'

Ingredients

6 zucchini

2 teaspoons salt

3 tablespoons margarine

1 clove garlic

minced

salt and black pepper to taste

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Cut zucchini into thin noodle-like strips (a mandoline works well for this). Toss with the 2 teaspoons salt and place in a colander to drain for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to boil. Add zucchini; cook for one minute. Drain; rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking.

Step 3

Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add zucchini and garlic; cook and stir until just tender about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Zucchini 'Noodles'

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 140.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.6g 11%

Carbohydrates: 10.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 962.6IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 41%

Vitamin C: 50.2mg 84%

Folate: 85.9mcg 22%

Calcium: 104.6mg 11%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 52.4mg 19%

Potassium: 783.9mg 22%

Sodium: 1361.8mg 55%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 89.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.