Easy Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles)
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Easy Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles)
Description
This recipe transforms fresh zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer, producing strands resembling pasta. The zoodles cook quickly in olive oil over medium-high heat with a touch of garlic powder for aromatic warmth. Keeping salt out during cooking prevents excess moisture and sogginess.
Adding cream cheese toward the end creates a creamy layer that lightly coats the zoodles, complemented by the savory sharpness of grated Parmesan cheese. Seasoning with salt and pepper to taste enhances the overall flavor without overpowering the gentle zucchini.
Garnishing with fresh parsley brings subtle herbal brightness that rounds out the dish. Easy Zoodles can be enjoyed as a side or light main dish, suitable for those seeking vegetable-focused meals or alternatives to traditional pasta.
To preserve texture, avoid overcooking zucchini. The recommended method softens zoodles moderately but keeps some firmness and snap.
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese plain or herb & garlic flavor, spreadable
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese plus additional for garnish, shredded
- parsley for garnish, optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Cut the ends of the zucchini and spiralize using the medium noodle blade (not the smallest noodle).
- Preheat olive oil over medium high heat. Add zucchini noodles and garlic powder (no salt). Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring tongs until slightly softened/wilted.
- Move noodles to one side and add cream cheese, stirring until melted. Toss with zoodles and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Do not add salt before or during cooking to prevent watery, soggy noodles.
- Use a medium spiralizer blade for the best noodle size and texture.
- Cook zoodles just until slightly softened to retain some bite and avoid mushiness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 17.6mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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