Sautéed Garlic Zucchini Noodles with Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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A vibrant vegetarian dish featuring tender zucchini noodles tossed in a bright garlic-lemon sauce, ready in under 20 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (low-carb), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs zucchinis, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium (about 1 lb), spiralized zucchinis
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1, zested and juiced (about 2 tbsp juice) lemon
1/4 tsp salt
to taste black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Step 2: Add 2 medium spiralized zucchinis (about 1 lb) and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but still firm to the bite.
Step 3: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 zested and juiced lemon (about 2 tbsp juice), 1/4 tsp salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil and toss until evenly coated.