Whole30 Buttered Noodles
Transform your pasta night with this flavorful recipe for Whole30 Buttered Noodles, a delicious and guilt-free twist on traditional buttered noodles! Made with tender zucchini spirals as a gluten-free and nutrient-packed alternative to pasta, this dish is elevated with creamy ghee, savory garlic, and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami-rich finish—all while staying Whole30-compliant. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant hit of color and earthy flavor, while a perfect balance of salt and pepper ties everything together. Quick to prepare in under 25 minutes, these zucchini noodles are perfect as a light main course or an elegant side dish that fits your clean-eating goals. Whether you're following Whole30 or simply looking for a health-conscious comfort food, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large zucchini
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini. Use a spiralizer to create noodle-like spirals from the zucchini. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create thin, wide ribbons.
Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of ghee. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss them gently with the ghee and garlic. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the noodles are just tender, but not mushy. Be careful not to overcook them.
Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the zucchini noodles and gently toss to combine. This will add a cheesy flavor while remaining Whole30-compliant.
Season the noodles with salt and black pepper to taste.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the noodles just before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Serve the Whole30 Buttered Noodles immediately, either as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 10706 mg | 465% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2464 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
