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Quick Zucchini Noodles with Garlic and Olive Oil

Main ingredient

Zucchini

Total time

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

  • Pinch of black pepper

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)

Preparation steps

Step 1

Prepare Zucchini Noodles: Wash the zucchini thoroughly and trim off both ends. Using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler, create "noodles" from the zucchini. If you don't have these tools, you can use a vegetable peeler to make wide ribbons, then slice them thinly lengthwise.


Step 2

Heat Oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.


Step 3

Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.


Step 4

Cook Zucchini Noodles: Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet. Toss quickly and continuously for 1-2 minutes. The goal is for the noodles to be tender-crisp, not mushy. They cook very fast!


Step 5

Season: Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss one last time to ensure even seasoning.


Step 6

Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately. These are best enjoyed fresh.

Notes

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