Zucchini Alfredo

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Low carb and healthy zucchini Alfredo makes for a wonderful snack or side dish.

Ingredients

• 5 large zucchini (about 2.5-pounds)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed and softened
• 3/4 cup 1/2 and 1/2 or light cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
• Coarsely ground black pepper
• Ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer. In a large colander toss the zucchini with the salt. Allow to drain for 1 hour. Rinse and drain. Pat dry.

In a 12 inch skillet cook the zucchini and garlic in hot oil over medium high heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until crisp tender. Transfer mixture from skillet to a large bowl.

In the skillet heat the cream cheese and 1/2 and 1/2 over medium low heat until smooth. Stir in the 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Stir in zucchini; heat through. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with pepper, nutmeg and additional parmesan cheese.