Zucchini Noodles with Lemon & Herbs
Zucchini ribbons warmed briefly with garlic, lemon, and herbs — a light, low-carb, debloat-friendly plate that eats like pasta.
Ingredients
- 4 Zucchini
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Lemon
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 150 g Cherry tomatoes (optional)
- 3 tbsp Basil (optional)
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 20 g Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
Method
- Peel or spiralize the zucchini into noodles and mince the garlic.
- Soften the garlic and chili flakes in the oil over medium heat for 1 minute, then add the halved tomatoes and cook until they slump, about 3 minutes.
- Add the zucchini noodles with the salt and toss over the heat for just 2 minutes so they stay firm, not watery.
- Squeeze the lemon in off the heat and toss through the basil.
- Plate and shave the parmesan over the top.
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About Zucchini Noodles with Lemon & Herbs
Zucchini noodles with lemon and herbs is a light, low-carb take on a pasta plate, using ribbons or spirals of zucchini in place of wheat noodles. Dressed in the Italian idiom with garlic, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a shaving of Parmigiano-Reggiano, it eats like a summer pasta while staying fresh and vegetable-forward. It is the kind of dish that leans on good olive oil, ripe tomatoes, and citrus rather than heavy sauce.
The flavor is clean and bright — softened garlic and chili flakes perfuming the oil, tomatoes slumped just enough to release their juices, and lemon squeezed in off the heat to keep everything lively. The one technique that makes or breaks it is timing the zucchini: tossed over the heat for only about two minutes so the ribbons stay firm and don't weep water into a soggy puddle. Basil and a shave of parmesan finish it. Ready in about fifteen minutes, it is a fast weeknight main for anyone wanting something lighter, and it works equally as a side to grilled fish or chicken.
Zucchini Noodles with Lemon & Herbs: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Zucchini Noodles with Lemon & Herbs?
A serving has about 216 calories — 6.3g protein, 19.7g carbs, 14.7g fat, 6.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Zucchini Noodles with Lemon & Herbs gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Zucchini Noodles with Lemon & Herbs has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Zucchini Noodles with Lemon & Herbs dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Zucchini Noodles with Lemon & Herbs?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cherry tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Zucchini Noodles with Lemon & Herbs make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.