Baked Herb and Parmesan Zucchini Noodles with Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Light and flavorful zucchini noodles baked with Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, and garlic for a healthy low-carb side or main. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs medium zucchini, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 large (about 900g) medium zucchini
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a spiralizer, create noodles from 3 large medium zucchinis (about 900g total).
Step 2: Place the zucchini noodles in a large mixing bowl and toss with 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley until evenly coated.
Step 3: Transfer the noodles to a baking dish, spreading them out evenly. Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the noodles are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbling.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving as a light main dish or side.