Paleo Buttered Noodles
Transform your pasta night with these vibrant and nourishing Paleo Buttered Noodles—a healthy twist on the classic comfort food! Featuring tender zucchini noodles coated in rich, buttery ghee, this recipe is perfectly seasoned with garlic, nutritional yeast, and a splash of lemon juice for a savory, cheesy flavor sans dairy. With just 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, this quick, gluten-free, grain-free, and keto-friendly dish is ideal for busy weeknights or a light yet satisfying meal. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these buttery zoodles are as beautiful as they are delicious. A must-try for anyone seeking a flavorful alternative to traditional pasta!
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Ingredients
- 3 whole medium zucchini
- 4 tablespoons ghee
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles from the 3 medium zucchinis and set them aside.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of ghee.
Step 3
Mince the 2 cloves of garlic and add them to the skillet with the melted ghee. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4
Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat with the ghee and garlic.
Step 5
Sauté the zucchini noodles for 3-5 minutes, or until they are just tender but not overly soft.
Step 6
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast over the noodles, followed by the juice from 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
Step 7
Season the noodles with 0.25 teaspoon of sea salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, tossing everything together to ensure even distribution of flavors.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the zucchini noodles to a serving platter.
Step 9
Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the noodles as a garnish.
Step 10
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (684.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 675.4 |
| Total Fat 58.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 160mg | 0% |
| Sodium 633.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.2g | |
| Protein 13.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 129.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1845.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories