Zucchini Ribbons With Basil Butter

Description: Found this in a magazine! Made it with the garlic excellent! Also instead of boiling the ribbons, I fried them in butter until tender. Wow! That was excellent also! Very easy either way.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium zucchini (1 1/2lbs)
• 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

1. Bring pot of water to boil.
2. Mean-while, with vegetable peeler-slice zucchini lengthwise into ribbons. Add zucchini to boiling water; cook until tender, 30-60 seconds.
3. Drain and transfer zucchini to serving bowl.
4. Add butter, oil, parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes; gently toss until butter is melted and zucchini are coated.
5. I also added 1/2 tsp of garlic powder to this!