Things to do with zucchini noodles

MommyL2015
MommyL2015 Posts: 1,411 Member
edited March 2016 in Recipes
I've browsed a few sites and have a few recipes saved, but does anyone have any delicious recommendations for me to try with spiralized zucchini and yellow squash? Any tips on how to prepare them so they don't end up like mush? I have a new spiralizer toy for my kitchen and can't wait to use it tonight, but want to make sure I don't ruin my dish with soggy squash.

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  • melloneill16
    melloneill16 Posts: 38 Member
    First, I love my spiralizer! I saw you should squeeze out excess water before sauteeing and I found it only needs a few minutes to heat, so I usually add it last to whatever I am cooking. I found a really good Kale or Avocado pesto....yummy!
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    After you spiralize, sautee the zoodles very quickly in a hot pan. Literally just enough to warm them or they get mushy. I like to top with shaved parmesan cheese, peas, basil and a poached egg. The egg yolk is all gooey and delicious like sauce. If I have it I'll add some diced ham or bacon in that sucker.
  • MommyL2015
    MommyL2015 Posts: 1,411 Member
    Awesome. Squeezing and quickly sautee them up. Check. Other than the egg yolk, that dish sounds good, right there with especially with the ham. I have some ham. I might try have to try that. Thanks!
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    If you leave the poached egg off you can always make a quick parm sauce or a pesto instead. I just adore poached eggs.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    http://inspiralized.com/

    The food blog dedicated to spiralized vegetables. She is amazing.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Kung pao chicken zoodles comes out really well because the sauce is so thick that the moisture from the zucchini ends up giving it the perfect consistency in the end.
  • MommyL2015
    MommyL2015 Posts: 1,411 Member
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    Kung pao chicken zoodles comes out really well because the sauce is so thick that the moisture from the zucchini ends up giving it the perfect consistency in the end.

    That looks delicious. I'm going to try that this next week after I go shopping for some ingredients. Thanks! I'm liking the zoodle thing quite a lot.
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    I prefer to bake them in the oven on 350 degrees
    -spread out zoodles on a Pam/olive oil sprayed/ or buttered baking pan
    -add whatever spices ; salt/pepper/garlic/onion powder
    -a bit of low fat cheese, or low salt marinara sauce for 30 minutes
    They come out really good!
  • loloboyd89
    loloboyd89 Posts: 2 Member
    edited March 2016
    My favourite recipe to date requires:
    1 cup of zucchini noodles
    1 cup or fresh spinach
    3 to 4 oz of chicken (seasoned with Italian spices)
    1/4 cup of feta
    1 tsp of fresh garlic
    Chilli flakes to taste

    First heat up a frying pan(I use a nonstick so I don't have to oil it) and cook up your chicken

    Remove the chicken and add in zucchini, spinach garlic and chilli flakes and cook roughly 3 minutes or until the spinach wilts

    Throw it on a plate with the chicken and garnish with the feta, voila! If I know I'm going to have a long physical day ahead of me (as a massage therapist) I have this for lunch and throw in 2 or 3 oz of avocado to help tide me over to supper

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