Spinach Parmesan Zucchini Noodles

⏱ 25 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🌶 italian 🏷 Spinach

This Italian-inspired dish transforms zucchini into noodles for a light and quick meal. Fresh spinach wilts into the buttery garlic base before being tossed with freshly grated parmesan cheese. It is a straightforward recipe that comes together in about 25 minutes, offering a vegetable-focused main or side. The final seasoning of salt and black pepper enhances the simple, savoury flavours.

Spinach Parmesan Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups packed spinach
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • black pepper

Method

  1. Create noodles from the zucchini using a spiraliser and set them aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet and melt the butter. Cook the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning. Introduce the zucchini noodles and spinach to the pan. Toss gently and cook for 2-4 minutes until the spinach has wilted. Mix in the 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese, coating the noodles. Add salt and black pepper according to your preference.
  3. Take the skillet off the heat and serve the dish immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium170100 mg

Recipe details

CategorySpinach
Cuisineitalian
AuthorSassy J