Zucchini Noodles Stir-Fried with Garlic Butter and Parmesan

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A quick and simple low-carb side dish featuring tender zucchini noodles sautéed with garlic butter and finished with Parmesan cheese. This Italian-inspired low-carb recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 11 minutes, pairs zucchini, unsalted butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 3, 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: 5 min Cook: 6 min Serves 3 Italian cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 cloves minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Step 3: Toss in 3 medium spiralized zucchini noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until noodles are tender but still slightly firm.
  4. Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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