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zucchini+noodles=zoodles!
megandhight
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Have you ever made zoodles? I am going to try making them but wanted some recipe ideas first.
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I was just planning to Google this tonight, as I have spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove. I've been wondering, as well.0
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I found a vegetti at Walmart and it makes Noddles out of vegetables it was only $15 bucks so I picked it up and now I am curious. My mom is Italian so every other Sunday when we gave family day they always make a huge pasta dish with homemade sauce. I always look forward to it but since eating healthy I have been trying to find a healthier choice for pasta. I'm really hoping this taste good.0
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I think you can use them in any recipe that calls for pasta. I found a video on 5 ways to make them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEIo23Ur4pM
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I watched that it just doesn't give any ideas on how to cook them. I have found recipes for sauteing them in a pan with olive oil and cooking them in the microwave for 2 mins. But other than that I have no clue as how to cook the zoodles lol0
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I usually stir fry them but you can steam or nuke them too. I suppose you could even roast them if you wanted. I love them!0
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I just put mine in a bowl in the microwave and zap them for about two to three minutes; not too long as that will make them soggy. Then I toss on whatever sauce I've prepared, and eat. A friend of mine steams hers; again, not too long as to make them too soggy. Super easy, and a tasty alternative to pasta if you are looking to reduce calories or carbs, or just to pump up your veggie intake!0
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When I'm doing mine with a basic Bolognese style sauce I don't even cook mine. It's nice to have that little bit of ... well it's not even crunch - I guess it's the same as al dente. I find the heat of the sauce is enough. But tossed in a pan with some olive oil and lemon would also be delish.0
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Two sites I have found with some recipes are inspiralized.com and skinnytaste.com.0
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i found the zucchini so soft, cooking it isnt really necessary, other than to maybe warm it up. i made a salad from it with a vinegar dressing, red onions and..... something else i forget now, but it was good LOL0
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Thanks for the ideas!0
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Just search zucchini in this app called sidechef and you'll get a zucchini fettuccine recipe! It uses cauliflower to make an alfredo sauce.0
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Pesto and shrimp. My go to0
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I've been feeding a heavy zoodle habit lately. I actually like to use them to bulk up a serving of regular spaghetti. And from there I use them anyway that I would use the pasta. I usually sprinkle them with a little salt & pop 'em in a warm oven to soften while I prep the rest of the meal/cook the pasta. Last time I just zapped them in the microwave until they were tender.
I made spinach & avocado pesto with shrimp the other night.
Spinach with a can of tomatoes, pecorino & some greek yogurt makes a nice creamy sauce.
I still have a can of Libbys in the pantry so I'm plotting a pumpkin sauce in the near future too...0 -
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10066027/spiralizer-spiralizing-recipe-ideas-inspiration/p1 I've been following this one you might find some fun tips here as well. Gonna bookmark yours as well OP
I just ordered my Spiralizer on Amazon...so exited 0 -
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megandhight wrote: »I watched that it just doesn't give any ideas on how to cook them. I have found recipes for sauteing them in a pan with olive oil and cooking them in the microwave for 2 mins. But other than that I have no clue as how to cook the zoodles lol
Check out Pintrest ...lots of Zoodles pins on there 0 -
I put mine on a baking sheet covered with foil and bake them for 10 minutes at 375. I like them a little on the drier side and this does the trick
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I stir fry them. I usually use them mixed with spaghetti so it goes farther, or as a side dish because I like zucchini better "zoodled" and stir-fried than any other way.
I'll be honest, as a pasta obsessed New Yorker, I can't even begin to imagine veggie noodles as a "substitute" for pasta. It has the consistency and taste of zucchini, not pasta. Very different. I do think it's a convenient and fun way to get more veggies into your meals though!0 -
Hearts_2015 wrote: »http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10066027/spiralizer-spiralizing-recipe-ideas-inspiration/p1 I've been following this one you might find some fun tips here as well. Gonna bookmark yours as well OP I just ordered my Spiralizer on Amazon...so exited
Thanks!I stir fry them. I usually use them mixed with spaghetti so it goes farther, or as a side dish because I like zucchini better "zoodled" and stir-fried than any other way.
I'll be honest, as a pasta obsessed New Yorker, I can't even begin to imagine veggie noodles as a "substitute" for pasta. It has the consistency and taste of zucchini, not pasta. Very different. I do think it's a convenient and fun way to get more veggies into your meals though!
My moms Italian so I have a huge love of pasta but its not that good for me. Zoodles are no where near as the real thing but they are something I can live with and enjoy.0 -
megandhight wrote: »Have you ever made zoodles? I am going to try making them but wanted some recipe ideas first.
Haven't seen Zoodles in my area, but there are devices that will turn veggies into noodles.
amazon.com/Best-Spiral-Slicer-Stainless-Spiralizer/dp/B00JPV3MIM
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That's what zoodles are. Noodles made from zucchini0
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Stumbled across a cauliflower alfredo sauce on another post earlier today. Googled it, and found lots of variations.
Looks like i'll have to go on a zoodles with cauliflower alfredo exploration this weekend! You know.. for science.0 -
lol. That's the exact face I made.0 -
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Did you just throw up on me?0 -
Sorryarditarose wrote: »
Did you just throw up on me?
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Sorryarditarose wrote: »
Did you just throw up on me?
It's okay. I understand.0 -
Lol they are not that bad. I actually like them.0
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http://www.inspiralized.com/2014/03/21/mason-jar-zucchini-noodle-salads/
Glancing at a Mason jar salad site I came across this one above.
Mason Jar Zucchini Noodle Salads
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