Zucchini "Noodles"

(photo taken without basil)

A low carb "noodle" dish that tastes like noodles? Yeah, I was pretty skeptical too, but curious enough to go home and test it out...and boy did they come out surprisingly yummy!! Tasty and filling without the heavy, food coma feeling. Try it out for yourself!

Ingredients:
2 medium sized zucchinis
2 tomatos, diced
1/3 red onion, diced
4 or 5 mushrooms, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped basil (add more or less to suit your taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Using a peeler (or Julienne or Mandoline slicer), slice the zucchini into long strands and rotate to another side when you hit the core. Cut the slices in half if they're too wide. Set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions, salt and pepper. Stir occassionally.
3. When the onions start to turn translucent add in the garlic and mushrooms. Lower the flame if necessary in order to not burn the onions.
4. Add in the tomatos and cook until tomatoes soften (approximately 5 minutes).
5. When your sauce reaches your desired consistency add in the zucchini noodles. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the zucchini noodles or they will grow mushy.
6. Transfer to plate, add basil on top and enjoy!

If you try this recipe and put your own spin on it, please let me know how it turns out!