Low-Carb Zucchini Ribbon 'Pasta'

Name: Low-Carb Zucchini Ribbon ''Pasta'' Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 small zucchini (about 1 1/4 pounds) ends trimmed and sliced into ribbons; 1 small Vidalia onion sliced; pinch black pepper; 2 tablespoon whole wheat or panko bread crumbs; 1 lemon zested

(79)

Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 8

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil4 small zucchini (about 1 1/4 pounds), ends trimmed and sliced into ribbons1 small Vidalia onion, slicedpinch black pepper2 tablespoon whole wheat or panko bread crumbs1 lemon, zested

Directions

Use a vegetable peel to make ribbons from zucchini.

Place the oil into a non-stick saut� pan, and warm over medium heat. Add the onions to the pan, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook another 3 minutes. Season with black pepper.

Set the vegetables aside. Place the pan back on the burner, and add the bread crumbs and lemon zest. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about two minutes. Sprinkle the lemon crumbs over the vegetables and serve warm.

Makes four 1-cup servings
(two servings of vegetables per portion)

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 56.4
Total Fat: 1.3 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 8.8 mg
Total Carbs: 11.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
Protein: 1.7 g

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Member Reviews

CHRISSTL
Good base for a wonderful dish. Added some roasted granulated garlic, a splash of white wine, lemon zest, halved grape tomatoes and 1/4 cup of cannelini beans for a complete and healthy meal. Thank SparkPeople! - 1/3/12
JABBOTT46
Yum, I am not a fan of zucchini but the rest of my family is, I added lemon juice and diced tomatoes to this recipie and I have to say I absolutely loved it. Instead of using Olive Oil I sprayed my pan with spray olivce oil. Will make this again. - 6/28/12
BELASARIA
I sauteed my panko in the same pan that I seared my scallops in, which added a nice flavor and compliment to my main dish. - 6/14/12
ERZSEY17
Agree with comment below, I added lemon juice, salt, and parm :) it was great that way and I would certainly make it again...might toss in some fresh tomatoe - 8/25/11
MOMMYNURSE
Enjoyed this as a nice side dish. I did add some garlic and cherry tomatoes from the garden. I think I would have liked just as well without the bread crumbs and just lemon zest. Used veggie peeler for zucchini but it's challenging to hold onto while peeling..slippery!! Will make again. - 7/30/12
YINCIN
Adding a sliced green pepper to this is very good too! - 8/26/11
MISSERICA1977
Tasty. It was a little bland so I squeezed some of the lemon juice in there and sprinkled a bit of garlic salt and grated parm on it - but it was def tasty. Def worth fixing again... - 7/25/11
PEGGYJEAN13
this is great but with some garlic sauteed with the onions and zucchini, no crumbs are needed.
- 7/31/12
BUBRA007
I made this tonight and it was great! LOVE the lemon zest! I took the suggestions of fellow Sparkers and added fresh tomatoes when I took it off the heat. I also added garlic while cooking, and substituted parmesan cheese to the bread crumbs. Superb!!! - 6/27/12
LEANJEAN6
I added garlic too--lenon zest too---very good! - 6/19/12
MOUNTAINGIRL121
I bought the Veggetti utensil at Bed Bath and Beyond (14.99) as I was looking for a mandolin slicer to make this dish, it's awesome! Instead of ribbons it made spaghetti size strands of zucchini super fast. Although the recipe was a little bland, there is so much potential! Will make again, thanks! - 8/10/14
GREASE31
I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 11/27/12
THATGIRL07
What a great way to get your veggies! Super recipe and easy too! - 6/18/12
CEDARBARK1
Cool but seriously, after making the healthy zucchini, why the heck are you adding BREAD CRUMBS? - 6/14/12
GETMYSELFBACK1
Made this tonight and was easy and tasty. I did add fresh garlic in with the onions. I will make this again and add some things some of the other posters recommended. - 5/20/12
KITTYHAWK1949
Loved this. As good as pasta and can eat more. - 7/13/21
SHERYE
Very enjoyable - 6/10/21
PWILLOW1
Used my spiralizer to make the ribbons and did it as per recipe. It was great , I wouldn't change a thing. - 6/10/21
DEE107
thanks for sharing - 5/31/21
RHOOK20047
I added some lemon juice and some garlic and parmesan cheese to it and my family loved it. - 11/9/20
2DAWN4
I am going to try these this afternoon! - 9/6/20
MWHIGGINS
I've always wanted to try zoodles... - 9/4/20
RAZZOOZLE
lovely - 9/4/20
BONNIE1552
Might be interesting. - 9/3/20
JIACOLO
I could make this for dinner - 6/22/20