If you are wondering how to eat zucchini, this healthy spiralizer recipe is one that you have to try. Every summer one recipe sticks out in my mind as a favorite and this year, this is the winner.

I thought about this one for months after making it the first time. It is loaded with fresh summer flavor. Even if you think you’re not a zoodles fan, please give this one a try, I can’t imagine that you too won’t love it.

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What is it?

This dish showcases a summer relish of balsamic vinegar mixed with Italian seasoning, fresh-picked sweet basil, and sliced grape or cherry tomatoes. We use a zucchini noodle maker to keep the carbs out of the recipe and to keep you in your bathing suit.

Add a lean protein like we do, or eat it plain. You’re going to love this zoodle recipe either way.

Every summer, we find a surplus of zucchini that ends up on our kitchen counter.

Most of it comes from our favorite farmers market, and sooner or later, it ends up in one of our tasty zucchini recipes.

How to make it

There are three easy steps to making this healthy chicken breast recipe. Read on as I take you through each one.

1. A balsamic and garlic tomato-based relish.
2. Pan sauteed chicken breast with Italian rub.
3. Veggie noodles made from raw zucchini, combined with fresh mozzarella cheese.

Start by Making the Tomato Relish

1. Combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
2. Measure and add some crushed garlic.
3. Add salt and pepper.
4. Gently toss some halved grape or cherry tomatoes.

For the Chicken

1. Add a rub of Italian seasoning, granulated garlic, and salt and pepper to some lightly pounded boneless skinless chicken breast.
2. Heat some olive oil in a skillet over.
3. Cook the chicken breasts on both sides.

After the chicken cools, you’re going to slice it into half inch pieces.

Make the Zucchini Pasta

Wondering how many carbs are in zucchini? This is where the magic of this zoodles stir fry comes in.

• One cup of raw zucchini noodles has about 20 calories and 5 grams of carbs.
• One cup of spaghetti noodles has about 200 calories and 40 grams of carbs.

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Where to Get Zucchini Zoodles

There are a few ways of getting zucchini zoodles.

1. Make your own using a zucchini noodle maker, known as a spiralizer.
2. Use a knife or vegetable peeler, for wide linguini-like zoodles. See how to make zoodles with a peeler, here.
3. Take the easy way out and buy some at the grocery store. Remember, we don’t judge.

Tips for Making Your Own Veggie Noodles

• Trim the tips of the raw zucchini before turning into zoodles.
• Leave the skin or, or peel it, depending on your preference.
• Toss out the soft seeded core of the vegetable to avoid soft and mushy veggie noodles.

1. Place the veggie noodles in a skillet, over medium-low heat.
2. Add the tomato relish.
3. Stir in 4 oz of fresh mozzarella, cubed and then season with salt and pepper.

Cook the zucchini noodles, mozzarella, and relish only briefly, about two minutes, until softened.

Add some torn leaves of fresh sweet basil just before serving. This will prevent the herb from turning black.

Are you starting to understand how incredibly mouth-watering this healthy summer recipe is going to taste?

What to serve with this

The sky is the limit for serving suggestions with this chicken and zucchini pasta. Depending on your dietary preference, you can consider any of the following:

• Green Salad
• Artisan Bread
• Steak
• Meatballs
• Seafood
• Nothing at all

This is definitely a summer recipe but part of its beauty is that you can make it any time of the year and bring a little sunshine to your kitchen table no matter what season.

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