Shrimp Scampi (Under 200 Calories!)

This is another variation of my 100 Calorie Zucchini Spaghetti -  this time I sauteed the Zucchini Spaghetti with garlic salt, butter, and shrimp, to make a healthy Shrimp Scampi

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free and paleo!

Recipe:

1 medium/large Zucchini - 46 calories

10 medium shrimp - 64 calories

1 tablespoon Earth Balance Whipped Buttery Spread(or other Butter replacement) - 80 calories

1-2 teaspoons Garlic Salt or Garlic Powder                                                                                  

= 190 calories

1. Thaw your shrimp if you are using pre-cooked frozen shrimp

2. Wash and slice your zucchini into spaghetti strips

3. Heat up a medium frying pan on the stovetop, add the shrimp

4. Add the zucchini to the pan, add the butter(you may not need a full tablespoon, you just want to add enough to keep the zucchini from drying out)

5. Sautee for about 6 minutes, top with garlic salt and enjoy :)

160 Calorie Zucchini Bread

My grandma makes THE BEST Zucchini Bread, I used to eat a few slices for breakfast when we would stay at her house - I love it chilled, with a little butter :)

 Since I liked it so much I thought I would see if I could make my own gluten free, dairy free, and low calorie version

I thought this turned out pretty good, and it is only 158 calories! This is healthy enough to eat for breakfast in my opinion - The only ingredients are: Zucchini, Apple, Sauce, Pumpkin Puree, Stevia and Oat Flour - totally acceptable breakfast staples

It is also gluten free, dairy free, and vegan!

Recipe:

1/2 of a Zucchini, grated (about 1 cup) - 23 calories

1/4 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce - 25 calories

1/4 cup Pumpkin Puree - 20 calories

1/4 cup Oat Flour - 90 calories

1/4 cup Stevia                                                             

= 158 Calories in Whole Loaf

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

2. Wash your zucchini thoroughly and grate it into thin pieces

3. Mix in the apple sauce, pumpkin puree, flour, and stevia

4. Pour into greased loaf pan or 2 mini loaf pans (you can use a round pan like I did but I wasn't able to get it cooked through as thoroughly - I think it would work better in a loaf pan)
5. Bake for about 40 minutes for a large loaf, or 20 minutes for mini loaves
6. Remove from oven - let cool before storing in the refrigerator

100 Calorie Zucchini Spaghetti

Pasta is delicious - but it is high calorie and filled with gluten! I have tried a few low calorie/gluten free alternatives and Zucchini Spaghetti is the best by far, in my opinion.

I like Zucchini Spaghetti better than gluten free/rice pasta because it is so much healthier and has a lower glycemic index so it doesn't spike your blood sugar

Another alternative is Spaghetti Squash - but I like the Zucchini Spaghetti better because it doesn't have the sweet flavor that the squash has, and I think it is much easier to cook (I hate wrestling with the Squash to cut it in half)

If you have a Veggetti or other Spiralizer gadget Zucchini Spaghetti is SUPER easy to make - I picked up mine at Wal-mart for about $15

You could also use the larger slicer on a regular grater and then just cut the slices into strips!

This Zucchini Spaghetti is Gluten free, Dairy Free, and Vegan :)

Recipe: (Makes 1 Serving)

1 Zucchini - 46 calories (green zucchini works better than the yellow squash)
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce (no sugar added) - 50 calories           
= 96 Calories for a large bowl of spaghetti!

1. Wash your zucchini thoroughly and cut it into spaghetti strips
2. Place in medium sauce pan with enough water to cover, bring to a boil - boil for 3-4 minutes
3. Heat up spaghetti sauce in a separate sauce pan
4. Remove the sauce and noodles from heat - drain the zucchini noodles
5. Serve up the Zucchini Spaghetti while it's hot! Add garlic salt if desired