LOW-CARB ZUCCHINI PASTA

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If you are a pasta lover and need a low-carb version closer to the real thing than spaghetti squash, you have found your match! This is a great recipe for one; super-quick and super-versatile. Serve with your favorite sauce.

Provided by DinnerMomma

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 zucchinis, peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
ΒΌ cup water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut lengthwise slices from zucchini using a vegetable peeler, stopping when the seeds are reached. Turn zucchini over and continue 'peeling' until all the zucchini is in long strips; discard seeds. Slice the zucchini into thinner strips resembling spaghetti.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini in the hot oil for 1 minute. Add water and cook until zucchini is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 180.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

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