Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Zoodles
Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Zoodles deliver a light, crisp-tender bite with buttery garlic notes and a salty Parmesan finish. This vegetable-forward twist on pasta shines as a quick weeknight side or a lighter base for sauces and proteins, offering fresh flavor without heaviness. Serve warm for a simple, satisfying companion to grilled meats or roasted fish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Zoodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble the ingredients.
- 2
Slice the zucchini into thin, noodle-like strips (a spiralizer or mandoline works well).
- 3
Toss with 2 teaspoons salt, then place in a colander to drain for 15 to 30 minutes.
- 4
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and the garlic; cook and stir until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 158.09 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 5.65 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 16.11 g 6%
- Total Fat 8.58 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.64 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 1.09 g High --
- Cholesterol 5.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 120.22 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.96 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 149.44 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.52 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 652.01 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 114.97 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 20.54 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Zoodles is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Margarine, and Salt. Each serving provides about 158.09 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Zoodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Margarine, Salt, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Zoodles?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 158.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Zoodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Zoodles healthy?
- Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini Zoodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 158.09 calories and 5.65 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 120.22 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.64 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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