ZUCCHINI NOODLES (Pasta Substitute)

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  • AbbeyDove
    AbbeyDove Posts: 317 Member
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    Mine seem to turn out either too crunchy (if I don't cook them and only mix them with sauce), or too soggy if I microwave them. Has anyone discovered a perfect cooking time? I love the idea of putting a "laughing cow" sauce over them--I never thought of that! We don't eat a lot of dairy, but that might be worth it!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
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    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    I like to sauté veggies, then add them in with a wedge or two of spreadable cheese (like laughing cow).
    This cheesy bowl is only 130 calories and its filling!
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    Really wishing I had some laughing cow in my fridge right now.
  • PinkDeerBoy
    PinkDeerBoy Posts: 89 Member
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    Nice! I've seen them before at the store, but was hesitant about getting one thinking I wouldn't like it. I'm really thinking about getting one now.
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
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    i use my vegetti its cheap and you can get it anywhere really easy to use

    i love 'zoodles' especially with lots of garlic,black olives , tomato sauce and mushrooms mmmmm nice to eat a massive bowl of it with some bread on the side
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    I like to sauté veggies, then add them in with a wedge or two of spreadable cheese (like laughing cow).
    This cheesy bowl is only 130 calories and its filling!
    cuc5xxtl9ajv.jpg

    I wouldn't use this as a pasta replacement, because....pasta! BUT this looks fantastic!
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
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    DuckReconMajor wrote: »
    What if i just want to eat some buttered/salted zucchini noodles? Is that something in the realm of feasibility?

    yea just saute them in your butter/oil and spices for 1-2 minutes might need a little longer depending on how thick they are

    comes out really good for me
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
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    If you have no laughing cow, cream cheese also works!
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
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    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    I like to sauté veggies, then add them in with a wedge or two of spreadable cheese (like laughing cow).
    This cheesy bowl is only 130 calories and its filling!
    cuc5xxtl9ajv.jpg

    I wouldn't use this as a pasta replacement, because....pasta! BUT this looks fantastic!
    Thank you! I've been eating them for provably 5 years regularly and that includes other veggies "noodled." I just like the presentation and how it makes it look like a different meal, even though you could take all of the ingredients and chop them to make a stew. The veggie noodles are what's up! I also use my noodler to make curly fries!
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
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    Kung pao chicken zoodles are really good xjsd48mzocpj.jpg

    And bacon and spinach butternut squash noodles
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  • happysquidmuffin
    happysquidmuffin Posts: 651 Member
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    I've had zucchini noodles using my Vegetti, but I've tried to use it for potatoes and the potatoes just get stuck. Is the spiralizer the same thing as a vegetti? I think potato noodles would be fun, but so far the only thing I've successfully made into noodles is zucchini. Carrots don't work either.
  • MoiAussi93
    MoiAussi93 Posts: 1,948 Member
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    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    Kung pao chicken zoodles are really good xjsd48mzocpj.jpg

    And bacon and spinach butternut squash noodles
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    You really need to have your own food blog. I will be a regular reader. This stuff all looks really good.
  • nicolebparker86
    nicolebparker86 Posts: 1 Member
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    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    I like to sauté veggies, then add them in with a wedge or two of spreadable cheese (like laughing cow).
    This cheesy bowl is only 130 calories and its filling!
    cuc5xxtl9ajv.jpg

    Please a recipe for this! It looks yummy.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    edited July 2015
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    No problem! Chop mushroom, peppers, scallion, roasted red pepper, spinach, grape tomato, and sauté until soft. Add in zucchini noodles and 1-2 wedges of spreadable cheese and cook until melted. Even better with a little fresh basil on top.
  • JosieZeee
    JosieZeee Posts: 33 Member
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    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    http://inspiralized.com/

    This is the best! Going to try these out
  • Faithful_Chosen
    Faithful_Chosen Posts: 401 Member
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    I love zucchini noodles! And make a mean cheesy zucchini pasta, if I do say so myself!
    http://countingcalscuisine.tumblr.com/post/125085265157/cheesy-zucchini-spaghetti-129-calmore
  • hellobirdie_xo
    hellobirdie_xo Posts: 31 Member
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    I love it - this is one of my favourites - scorched tomatoes and zucchini noodles :) I don't always find them filling alone, hence the garlic bread, but you can do what ever works for you I guess :)

    Ps. Sorry for the screen shot - I must have deleted the original :(
  • mygnsac
    mygnsac Posts: 13,413 Member
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    Love zoodles! I have one of those handheld Vegettis and it works great with squash (haven't tried it with anything else). My favorite squash to use is yellow summer squash, but I love zucchini too.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,426 Member
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    I have a spiralizer. I eat regular pasta but I also like the zucchini noodles.
    If you cook the zucchini noodles you only want to do it for maybe 2 minutes on the stove. Very fast.

    I've used the spiralizer for potato & parsnips so far.
  • CarlosSoriano
    CarlosSoriano Posts: 12 Member
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    Queenmunchy that looks awesome can't wait to try that
  • ShinyFuture
    ShinyFuture Posts: 314 Member
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    I make Asian inspired soups with zucchini noodles -I just start with Trader Joe's miso-ginger broth and zucchini noodles, and then whatever I have on hand - asparagus, mushrooms, green onion, shredded carrot, etc - bonus, it's speedy fast.

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