Cooking With Nutrition: Zucchini Scampi

cooking with nutrition: recipe
zucchini scampi 

this healthy- real food recipe is;
gluten free
vegetarian
clean eating
paleo
and with minor modifications- plant based

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yields: 2       prep + cook time: 20 minutes

tools: 
zoodle maker- or similar product

Ingredients:
2 large zucchini's
2 cups of crimini mushrooms
(slice after measuring-or just guess)
1/2 of a yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves or fresh garlic, minced
3 TB. olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil, minced
1/3 cup cherry tomatoes or super sweeties

dry seasonings:
garlic powder 1/2 ts.
black pepper 1/2 ts.
dried oregano 1/2 ts.
sea salt 1/2 ts.

direction:
1.shred zucchinis into noodles- set aside
2.CARAMELIZE onions and mushrooms in 2 tb. olive oil on medium heat in large deep sautee pan. add all dry ingredients 1st. then add fresh basil, fresh garlic and turn heat to low.
3. allow to simmer in garlic for 5-8 minutes.
4. add in zoodles and tomatoes. toss in sauce.
5. garnish with good PARMESAN cheese (or not if plant based ) 

enjoy this decadent, flavorful and healthy dish alone or on top of a bed of cooked quinoa, brown rice or barley!