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Zucchini Noodles in Spinach Basil

Zucchini Noodles in Spinach Basil: Creamy Keto Delight

Enjoy gluten-free, low-carb Zucchini Noodles in Spinach Basil for a creamy, delicious meal that's quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Noodles
  • 4 medium Zucchini spiralized or ribboned
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil substitute with avocado oil if preferred
For the Spinach Basil Sauce
  • 2 cups Spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Basil leaves fresh
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese dairy-free options available
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until it shimmers.
  2. Add minced garlic cloves to the heated oil and sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Introduce zucchini to the sauté pan, stirring gently and cooking for about 8-10 minutes until soft.
  4. Lower heat and stir in cream cheese, spinach, and basil, cooking until sauce is smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Incorporate Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil or Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh basil and avoid overcooking the zucchini noodles.

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