Gluten Free Zucchini Noodles with Herb & Garlic Olive Oil
Zucchini noodles are one of those dishes that sounds like a compromise but genuinely delivers — especially when the sauce is this good. Thinly sliced garlic blooms slowly in extra-virgin olive oil until golden and fragrant, then turmeric and ginger hit the pan for a warm, aromatic base that coats every strand. The noodles get tossed in at high heat just long enough to turn tender while keeping that satisfying bite, so nothing goes mushy or watery. Fresh basil, parsley, and a bright hit of lemon juice and zest finish everything off with a pop of color and flavor that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Because the entire dish is built from whole vegetables, herbs, and olive oil, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no wheat-based thickeners, no soy sauce, no ambiguous pantry shortcuts. It's naturally free of gluten without any substitutions or specialty products, which means the ingredient list stays clean and the flavors stay front and center. Serve it straight from the skillet while it's still glossy and bright green for the best result.
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4 servings
- 4 medium zucchini (about 2 lb total)
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer, or cut into thin ribbons with a julienne peeler. Place the noodles in a colander set over the sink, toss with 1/2 tsp of the salt, and let stand for 5 minutes until slightly softened and moisture begins to release. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add the garlic slices and cook, stirring frequently, until pale golden at the edges and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes — watch closely, as the slices can brown quickly.
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