Fresh Tomato, Basil and Lemon Zucchini Pasta
Zucchini “noodles” sautéed with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil and lemon makes a wonderfully fresh and fragrant dish. Vegan and Gluten-Free!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Main, Side
- Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes
- 1/2 lb (250g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4–6 small zucchini (courgettes) (if possible, a mix of yellow & green ones)
- freshly squeezed juice of ½ lemon
- fresh basil leaves
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Use a julienne peeler or vegetable spiralizer to prepare the zucchini “noodles”
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add garlic, lemon zest, and crushed red chili flakes and cook for one minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and zucchini, and cook for one minute.
- Add lemon juice, fresh basil, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
Notes
Serves 2
Keywords: basil, easy, favorite, gluten-free, julienne, lemon, low-carb, one-pot, ottawa, spiralizer, summer, tomato, under 30 minutes, zucchini