Zucchini Noodles Alfredo

Zucchini Noodles Alfredo

Clean eating zucchini noodles Alfredo (clean eating zoodles) has a rich, creamy sauce that’s low carb & gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Category Gluten Free, Low carb, Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 zucchini
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • â…“ cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp arrowroot powder if gluten-free
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
    3 zucchini
  • Melt the butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook about one minute, until soft and fragrant.
    1 tsp butter, 2 cloves garlic
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the almond milk, heavy cream, and nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer.
    1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch OR arrowroot powder with just enough water to dissolve it (1-2 tablespoons)), until smooth with no lumps.
    1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Whisk the mixture into the sauce on the stove. Whisk in the parmesan cheese. Add black pepper to taste. Continue to heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the sauce starts to thicken. Remove the sauce from the pan, cover, and set aside.
    3/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Pat the zucchini noodles dry with paper towels. Add the zucchini noodles to the pan and turn up the heat to medium-high. Stir fry until barely softened but still crunchy, about 2-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired.

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Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 416mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 807IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 1mg
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword Alfredo, Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Zoodles, Zucchini Noodles
Category Gluten Free, Low carb, Vegetarian
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