zucchini pasta

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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings 6 servings

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Have you been doing your best to stay away from pasta and other processed grains? Do you miss them? I do too. Of course, I indulge every once in a while with the real thing but I love to experiment with pasta alternatives.  This dish is a tangy experiment gone really well. Not to mention, one cup of cooked zucchini has over a quarter of your daily manganese! What’s manganese and why should I have it in my diet? It’s a vital mineral that aids in digestion, bone health, and brain function.

zucchini pasta ingredients

I shaved the zucchini into large linguini-type strips with a handheld peeler. I quickly blanched the zucchini strips and dressed them with a champagne vinegar and lemon dressing. Yum!

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zucchini pasta

zucchini pasta

Zucchini Pasta

By: Cassy
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Prep Time: 13 mins
Cook Time: 2 mins
Servings: 6 servings
This dish is a tangy experiment gone really well. Not to mention, one cup of cooked zucchini has over a quarter of your daily manganese! 

Ingredients  

  • 4 large zucchini
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 lemon – juiced
  • 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • handful of fresh Italian parsley finely chopped

Instructions

  • Cut the ends off the zucchini then shave into strips with a handheld peeler.
  • For the dressing: mix the lemon juice, zest, champagne vinegar, garlic, and parsley.
  • Quickly dip the zucchini strips into boiling water for about 2 minutes.  Strain and toss with the dressing.
  • Enjoy

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
26
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Sodium
 
11
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
353
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
262
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
 
23
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Cassy Joy Garcia

HOWDY! I’m Cassy Joy and I am just so happy you’re here. I’m the founder, Editor-in-Chief, and Nutrition Consultant here at Fed and Fit. What started as a food blog back in 2011 has evolved now into so much more.
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  1. Lucas Nyreen says

    Lucas Nyreen —  07/28/2011 At 20:52

    whaaa?! I’m very intrigued… garlic, lemon and zucchini, though. I can’t see how it could possibly be bad. I’m curious what kind of protein would go with this…

    • fedandfit says

      fedandfit —  08/02/2011 At 08:03

      Protein reveled! Roasted Whole Herb Chicken …a nice pairing, if I do say so myself 😉