Zucchini Ribbons With Basil Butter

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.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

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

Directions

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!