Easy Zoodles
(from Mainergirl’s recipe box)
Do not add salt to zucchini while cooking or it will become watery
Source: Spend with pennies blog
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes
Serves 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons spreadable cream cheese plain or herb & garlic flavor
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
- parsley and parmesan cheese for garnish optional
Directions
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Cut the ends of the zucchini and spiralize using the medium noodle blade (not the smallest noodle).
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Preheat olive oil over medium high heat. Add zucchini noodles and garlic powder (no salt). Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring tongs until slightly softened/wilted.
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Move noodles to one side and add cream cheese, stirring until melted. Toss with zoodles and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Stir in grated parmesan cheese. Garnish and serve.