Zucchini Pasta
1 serving of zucchini pasta contains 264 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 19% carbs, 63% fat, and 18% protein. This is a good source of protein (22% of your Daily Value), potassium (15% of your Daily Value), and calcium (33% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 3 servings
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Scrub and clean the zucchini. Remove the ends, and discard the core and seeds. Julienne by hand or by using a mandoline.
- In a skillet on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of the oil on medium-high heat. Once heated, add half the zucchini noodles. You will need to cook them in two batches.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the lemon peel. Toss, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Halfway through, add half of the basil, and finish cooking until the noodles are soft.
- Repeat with the second batch of noodles.
- Serve immediately with fresh tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of zucchini pasta (301g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 | |
| Fats | 19g | 24% |
| Saturated fats | 7g | 33% |
| Trans fats | 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 814mg | 35% |
| Carbs | 13g | 5% |
| Net carbs | 10g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 10% |
| Sugar | 7g | |
| Protein | 12g | |
| Calcium | 325mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 720mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 61μg | |
| Beta carotene | 585μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 28mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Fluoride | 1μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 59μg | 15% |
| Lycopene | 1544μg | |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 21% |
| Niacin | 1mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 43% |
| Retinol | 85μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 12μg | 22% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A IU | 1310IU | |
| Vitamin A | 137μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5μg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Vitamin D IU | 7IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 27μg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 19% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 7g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 3g | |
| Fructose | 4g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 7g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0.3g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.2g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.5g | |
| Arginine | 0.5g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 3g | |
| Glycine | 0.3g | |
| Histidine | 0.3g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.3g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 0.5g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
