Zucchini Noodles Almond Sauté – Quick Delicious Vegetable Side
A quick and easy vegetable side that takes just two ingredients and less than 5 minutes to cook. The sliced almonds infuses a deep flavor to the oil then coats the zucchini noodles with that delicious taste.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: gluten free, low calorie, low-fat, side, vegetable
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 253kcal
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons thinly sliced almonds
- 2 small zucchini made into noodles with spiralizer, or julienne into ⅛-inch matchsticks.
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese optional
Add enough olive oil to coat the pan and heat over medium-high until the oil is hot but not smoking. Add the almonds to the pan.
Cook the almonds, stirring constantly until they are a golden-brown. About 1 to 2 minutes. Don't rush this step. The golden-brown almonds add the deep flavor to the dish.
Add the zucchini to the pan. Toss the noodles with the oil and almonds about 1 minute. You don't want to cook the zucchini, just warm them until they soften.
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Place on plate and top with cheese, if desired. Eat immediately.
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 998mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 66.8mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg