Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles With Goat Cheese Recipes

GARLIC GOAT CHEESE ZUCCHINI NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chili flakes and garlic. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the zucchini to the pan and toss with tongs for 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle in salt and pepper.
• Just as the zucchini noodles begin to soften, but before they start shedding water, add the goat cheese.
• Cook just until the sauce is heated. This is a quick process. Remember the more you cook the noodles the more water is extracted, making the sauce runny.
• Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, tossing constantly, until the walnuts are slightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Heat 1½ tablespoons of olive oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the zucchini noodles, Herbes de Provence, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles have begun to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the noodles to a serving bowl.
• Add the remaining 1½ tablespoons of olive oil to the pan along with the wine, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has wilted.
• Top the zucchini noodles with the spinach mixture and garnish with the walnuts and cheese.

PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1 C cooking water, drain and return to pot.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until zucchini is tender and liquid is evaporated (about 5 min.).
• Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
• Add all but 2 T of the goat cheese to the pasta. Add reserved pasta water, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir until creamy.
• Serve pasta topped with zucchini, lemon zest, and remaining goat cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Peel zucchini into thick strands. Divide between 2 bowls. Divide tomatoes, olives, artichokes, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice between the 2 bowls. Sprinkle feta cheese evenly on top of each and serve.