Low Carb Zucchini Pasta

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Popular
Low Fod Map
Health score
68%
Low Carb Zucchini Pasta
15 min.
1
191kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a delicious, healthy, and incredibly quick meal, you’ve just found your new go-to dish: Low Carb Zucchini Pasta! This vibrant, satisfying recipe is perfect for those following a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or low FODMAP diet. It’s not just a dish; it’s a culinary celebration of fresh, garden-fresh zucchini, transformed into a pasta that’s light yet filling.

In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a delightful side dish or a standout starter that will surely impress your family and friends. With only a handful of ingredients—zucchini, olive oil, and a touch of seasoning—this recipe is a testament to how simplicity can lead to mouthwatering flavors. You are not only treating your taste buds but also nourishing your body with a meal that's rich in nutrients and low in calories, clocking in at just 191 kcal per serving.

This Low Carb Zucchini Pasta is more than just a meal; it’s a versatile base that pairs gorgeously with a variety of sauces and toppings. Whether you enjoy it on its own or dressed up with your favorite herbs and spices, it’s bound to become a popular choice in your kitchen. Dive into this delightful dish that captures the essence of healthy eating without compromising on taste!

Ingredients

  • serving salt and ground pepper black to taste
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  •  zucchinis peeled

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Cut lengthwise slices from zucchini using a vegetable peeler, stopping when the seeds are reached. Turn zucchini over and continue 'peeling' until all the zucchini is in long strips; discard seeds. Slice the zucchini into thinner strips resembling spaghetti.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini in the hot oil for 1 minute.
  3. Add water and cook until zucchini is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories191kcal
Protein9.26%
Fat66.87%
Carbs23.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47
Glycemic Load
1.25
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.217826340509%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:190.65kcal
9.53%
Fat:15.26g
23.47%
Saturated Fat:2.26g
14.14%
Carbohydrates:12.26g
4.09%
Net Carbohydrates:8.31g
3.02%
Sugar:9.8g
10.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:34.62mg
1.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.75g
9.51%
Vitamin C:70.17mg
85.05%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.33%
Vitamin B6:0.64mg
31.96%
Potassium:1024.59mg
29.27%
Vitamin K:25.45µg
24.24%
Folate:94.1µg
23.52%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.69%
Magnesium:71.32mg
17.83%
Vitamin E:2.49mg
16.58%
Fiber:3.95g
15.78%
Vitamin A:784.55IU
15.69%
Phosphorus:149.12mg
14.91%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.77%
Copper:0.22mg
10.93%
Vitamin B3:1.77mg
8.85%
Iron:1.54mg
8.55%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.41%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
8.01%
Calcium:65.08mg
6.51%
Selenium:0.79µg
1.13%
Source:Allrecipes