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HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI NOODLES | 5 different ways

Zucchini noodles (also known as zoodles or zucchini pasta) are a delicious, gluten-free, healthy alternative to pasta. Today Im...

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Zucchini Noodles

FAQ

Raw zucchini noodles are made by spiralizing, slicing or peeling fresh zucchini into thin strands or ribbons. Some zucchini pasta noodles are slender and thin like spaghetti; others may be flat thin strips like fettuccine or broad like pappardelle, even lasagna.
In terms of taste, zucchini noodles take on the flavors of your sauces and dressings, and some people find it lighter and refreshing than traditional pasta.
Zucchini is low in fat, sugar, and calories, and high in vitamin C and fiber, making it a great substitute for traditional pasta noodles. Fiber helps to regulate bowels and maintain good digestive health, and vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to protect cells.
After you spiralize a zucchini with a spiralizer, there are three best ways to cook the zucchini noodles so they are crisp, not soggy:
  1. Serve them raw.
  2. Sauté them in a skillet.
  3. Simmer them in soup.
Pros: 2 packs of zucchini noodles Organic Only ingredient is zucchini You can have zucchini noodles even if you don't have a spiralizer or try them before you buy one Cons: Price - at $9.99 it's a lot more expensive than buying zucchini and making noodles yourself. They don't last that long.