Basil Garlic Zucchini "Zoodles" Recipe

Making Zucchini noodles (also known as "zoodles") is a great way to incorporate more veggies into your meals and uses less processed foods such as pasta (also they are Gluten Free friendly). Zoodles are so versatile! I use them as spaghetti, stir fries, salads and soups... So many possibilities!

Here is a new recipe I came up with last night. 

Basil Garlic Zoodles:(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

2 zucchinis

1/4 sweet onion

1 or 2 hand fulls of fresh basil (chopped)

3 cloves of garlic (pressed or finely chopped)

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp salt

pepper to taste

Directions: 

-Take whatever tool you use to spiral your zucchini (I use the Zoodle Slicer) and make noodles out of both your zucchinis.

- take a medium pan and heat it up on the stove with the olive oil. 

-Once it's hot turn it down to medium and add garlic and onions. 

-Once the onions begin to turn translucent add the zucchini, fresh basil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. 

-Toss frequently (I like to use tongs while cooking these). 

- Takes about 5-7 minutes to cook. Then take off heat immediately (you don't want soggy noodles).

Warning: Your kitchen will smell AMAZING.

You could serve/eat these as is.Or you could add a little marinara on top. Here is how I served them last night for our 21 Day Fix compliant dinner:

(Pesto Chicken Sausage, Basil Garlic noodles with 1/2 cup marinara sauce, and brown rice)

21 Day Fix Portion Tracker: Equaled: 1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 purple

Enjoy!