Dinner is ready in minutes with this easy side dish that’s the perfect keto friendly alternative to pasta. Use these Garlic and Herb Zucchini Noodles as the filling, low carb base of a hearty steak dinner or shrimp stir fry.
If you haven’t added a spiralizer to your keto kitchen yet, make sure to pick up this inexpensive, easy-to-use cooking tool. Spiralizers can help make your transition to keto friendly a breeze, especially if you’re missing your pasta dinners! Zucchini is probably one of the most popular veggies to turn into noodles or “zoodles.” However, there are many other great low carb veggies that can be transformed with this handy tool. Click here for nine of our favorite low carb pasta swaps! >
You can create this easy, two-step dish with just six simple ingredients. Get started by heating two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add four cups of zucchini noodles, two minced garlic cloves, a half-teaspoon of salt and a quarter teaspoon of chili flakes. Cook for five minutes, tossing once or twice to ensure the noodles cook evenly. Turn off the heat and add a half-cup of roughly chopped fresh basil and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with your favorite proteins and healthy fats.
The Palm Pro Tip: Get creative with the flavor profile of this recipe! Add some extra spices and herbs that you enjoy, such as oregano, parsley or cilantro. Not a fan of spicy food? Omit the chili flakes and replace with smoked paprika. There are so many ways to transform this meal into your own favorite flavors.
One serving of these Garlic and Herb Zucchini Noodles contains 81 calories and three grams of net carbs. If you enjoyed this fresh and fun side dish, you’ll love our recipe for 2-Step Creamy Avocado Pesto Zucchini Noodles! >
Not sure what to serve with your zoodles? Check out the recipes below for some main course inspiration:
- Easy Chicken Parm >
- Everything Bagel Chicken >
- Simple Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers >
- Steak au Poivre >
- Garlic and Soy Grilled Pork Chops >
- Mustard-Crusted Steak >
- Avocado Shrimp Burger >
- Tofu Cacciatore >
- Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast >
- Beef Stroganoff >
For even more recipes like this one, check out the book The New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet written by the creator of the South Beach Diet, Arthur Agatston, M.D.
- 0.5 Healthy Fat
- 1 Vegetables
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 4 cups zucchini noodles
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. chili flakes
- ½ cup roughly chopped fresh basil
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles, garlic, salt and chili flakes and cook for 5 minutes, tossing once or twice to ensure the noodles cook evenly.
- Turn off the heat and add basil and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
