Dinner Recipe- Lemon, Butter And Caper Zucchini Noodles
This healthy dinner is SO flavorful you won't even believe you're eating zucchini instead of pasta. It has a tangy bite from the lemon and capers with a buttery, garlicky, flavorful sauce that will keep you totally satisfied. Who says healthy has to be boring?
Ingredients
| Zucchini | 3 Large , made into noodles using a spiralizer | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Shallots | 3 Small , diced | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (15 gm) , minced | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Red pepper flakes | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Sun dried tomatoes | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , chopped | |
| Lemon | 1 , zested, juiced | |
| Capers | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) , drained | |
| Toppings | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) ((Chopped fresh parley, Pine nuts, Grated Parmesan)) |
Directions
MAKING:
In sautepan, melt butter and olive oil.
Add shallots, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add zucchini noodles and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add sun dried tomatoes, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Top with desired toppings before servings.
SERVING:
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 526Calories from Fat 184
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21 g32.3%
Saturated Fat 8 g40%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 1016 mg42.33%
Total Carbohydrates 84 g28%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 56 g
Protein 9 g18%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
