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How to Make Zucchini Noodles aka Zoodles

Zucchini noodles (also known as “zoodles“) are a delicious low carb gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta. Learn how to make zucchini noodles a couple different methods as well as what to do with them!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 zucchini
Calories: 33 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini

Instructions

How to make zucchini noodles from scratch
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  1. Eash zucchini thoroughly. On a cutting board, cut the tips of the zucchini on both ends.
  2. Using a peeler, peel thin layers of the zucchini.
  3. Continue peeling thin layers off the zucchini until all is peel through.
  4. Line the thin layers of zucchini on the cutting board over each other and using a knife, julliene the zucchini slices.
  5. collect all the julienned zoodles on a plate to be used as you wish. You now have zucchini noodles.
Using a spiralizer
  1. If you have a spiralizer that you would like to use to make your zoodles look like spaghetti, you can. You will just have to follow the instructions that came with it.
Using a mandolin
  1. If using a mandolin, you can slice the zucchini using the specific blades provided to make the type of noodles you like with the zucchini.
How to cook Zoodles on the Stovetop
  1. Add the zucchini noodles into the pan, careful to not cover crowd the pan, and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until the zoodles have just heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
How to cook zoodles In the Oven
  1. Preheat over to 350°F.
  2. On a large parchment lined sheet pan, toss zucchini noodles with some olive oil, salt and pepper and bake for 15 minutes. When done, pat dry if needed!
Enjoy Raw
  1. Zoodles can be enjoyed as is raw as well if you choose to not cook it

Notes

  • Use a knife, a peeler, a spiralizer, or a mandolin to make the zoodles, 
  • Wash the zoodles well before making them into zoodles.
  • Go with firm and not soft noodles.
  • You may have it with the skin. No need to peel the zucchini.
  • Yellow zucchini can also be used. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 33kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 512mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 392IU (8%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1zucchini

Amount Per Serving

Calories 33

% Daily Value*

Calories 33kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 512mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 392IU 8%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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