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BEST WAY TO MAKE ZOODLES HOW TO

Makes sense right? So when cooking them, unlike most items, do not salt your zucchini noodles until they’re on the plate.

If you draw out the water, they’ll be watery.

No Salt: Salt draws water out of the zucchini which is mainly water.

Zucchini noodles do not need to be cooked soft, think of it more as ‘wilting and heating’ them. They’ll still have a little bite to them but this keeps them from getting soggy. A dash of olive oil, a touch of seasoning and a few minutes.

Do Not Overcook: Zucchini noodles should take 3-5 minutes max in a pan.

There are a few really important parts to getting perfect zucchini noodles. I’ve tried cooking them about a thousand different ways over the years. Many methods out there call for salting them and every time I’ve tried it, I dislike the taste and texture. They’re perfect served just like pasta, a little al dente. Zucchini noodles don’t have to be cooked, they can be eaten raw and I often use them to make Zucchini Salad. This is SO IMPORTANT! You guys, zucchini noodles are delicious… when cooked right! The most important thing is to make sure you don’t overcook them.

Mandoline slicers often have a julienne blade as well, perfect for creating noodles and zoodles!.

Use a julienne slicer, I love mine! I bought mine on Amazon for about $10 and use it all of the time to prep salad veggies or zucchini noodles! Simply run it along the zucchini to create strips.

(Don’t use the core, it’s seedy and gets mushy). Simply run the peeler along the zucchini until you reach the core.

Use a vegetable peeler to create thin strips of zucchini.

There are a few different options to make zucchini noodles without a spiralizer.

BEST WAY TO MAKE ZOODLES HOW TO

How to Make Zucchini Noodles Without a Spiralizer I save the core and add it to salads or even freeze it and add it to chicken stew or hamburger soup! A bit of butter or olive oil and fresh herbs is the perfect way to season and enjoy this as a side! I create zoodles out of the flesh of the zucchini until I reach the core. I find a countertop spiralizer is the best option if you plan to make veggie noodles often. You can get inexpensive hand-held versions as well (around $10) but I’ve not had a lot of success with these. There are many versions or types of spiralizers on Amazon as well with great reviews! I like this one because of the rotating blades and the way it cuts the noodles. I’ve tried several brands and of all of them, I like the Inspiralizer the best (you can also get it at Walmart). Most versions have 3-4 different blades/plates to create different sizes or shapes of noodles. This inexpensive tool (under $40) is super easy to use and works great. The easiest way to create zucchini noodles (aka zoodles) is to use a spiralizer.

We’ve eaten these delicious noodles ever since but I now use a spiralizer to create easy noodle perfection! How to Make Zucchini Noodles I shared it on a weight loss forum I used to frequent and it ended up with 17K rave reviews way back in 2010… I knew I was onto something! I often eat low carb and would create “zucchini noodles” when a spiralizer wasn’t a thing yet.Īt the time I’d use a veggie peeler (more on that below) to create tender strips of zucchini and mimic noodles. I started making zucchini noodles way before it was trendy to make veggie noodles. It’s so delicious and goes perfectly with pretty much anything from a Homemade Pasta Sauce to Basil Pesto or even just with butter salt and pepper. These easy zoodles are simple to master and a great healthy alternative to pasta or spaghetti! I love baked zucchini but I also love to transform this easy veggie into the perfect noodly base for any sauce or dish! Zucchini Noodles are the perfect main dish or side! This veggie is mildly flavored and easy to make.