How to Make Noodles from Zucchini (Zoodles)

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Also known as “zoodles” these zucchini noodles are a great way to get some more vegetables in your diet.

How to Make Noodles from Zucchini (Zoodles)

Why Zucchini Noodles are Great

Eating zucchini noodles is a fantastic way to get more veggies in your diet. Not only are zucchini very high in fiber and potassium, they are also rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. Zucchini are low in fat and sodium. They are just an all-around great vegetable to enjoy.

Growing up, about the only way I ever at zucchini, was in zucchini bread, which was one of my favorite treats that my mother made. Of course it was also full of a lot of sugar, as most traditional baked goods are, but that was my only real source of zucchini back then.

Now a days, I know how tasty, and diverse zucchini can be, and so I am continually looking for more ways to enjoy it.

To Make Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles) you will need:

  • zucchini
  • avocado oil
  • sea salt
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spiralizing tool (I use this one)
  • tongs or spatula

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When making the zoodles, you will want approximately one medium-sized zucchini per person. The zucchini will shrink down a good bit as it cooks.

zucchini

There are a number of different ways to make zoodles. You can briefly boil them in water and drain them, just like you would pasta.

You can also saute them in a skillet.

Zucchini naturally holds a great deal of water, and can be a bit watery as zoodles, so I personally prefer baking them. It allows much of the moisture to be removed.

shredded zucchini on a pan

I very lightly coat the zucchini noodles with some avocado oil and a pinch of sea salt, and bake them until they are cooked. I do it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

roasted zucchini noodles

You can serve the zoodles any way you like, but I enjoy them with Easy Turkey Meatballs and some 10 Minute Marinara.

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How to Make Noodles from Zucchini (Zoodles)

How to Make Zucchini Noodles

WholesomeSkillet.com | Constance Smith
Also known as “zoodles” these zucchini noodles are a great way to get some more vegetables in your diet.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Sides
Servings 4

Special Equipment

  • Spiralizer tool

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium sized zucchini - ends trimmed
  • 1 Tb avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside for now.
  • Spiralize zucchini into noodles. Toss them with the avocado oil and sea salt.
  • Arrange them on a the baking sheet.
  • Bake the zucchini noodles for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are tender. Give them a gentle stir mid-way during the baking time.
  • Serve the zoodles in place of noodles in your favorite pasta dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cCalories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 297mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

NOTE: All nutritional information is autogenerated and estimated, exactness is not guaranteed.

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