![]() They easily swap out, so you can make different size noodles and spirals, depending on the recipe you are making. This is especially handy if your cooking for a family (more than 1 or 2 zucchinis at a time) or batch cooking. I can spiralize an entire zucchini in under a minute. It might look like an intimidating contraption, but it’s quite easy to use. This countertop spiralizer is my personal favorite. Here they are… WITH A COUNTERTOP SPIRALIZER Take a raw zucchini, cut a half an inch off each end, and use one of the following noddle maker /devices to spiralize your veggies. ![]() Although many people get overwhelmed with the different choices, when you break them down, it’s not so intimidating.īefore we delve in, I want to answer a common question people have when starting: Do you cook your zucchini before spiralizing it? There are a few different ways how to make zucchini noodles from scratch. My (picky)kids enjoy eating the spiralized strings of raw zucchini, and I think it’s because they are crispy and so mild in flavor! Zucchini Noodles Maker / Device It’s not bitter like some raw veggies are, so kids often like them too! I will cover different ways on how to make zucchini noodles, a bit further down.Īdd it to salads, slaws, etc, for a yummy texture-rich addition, that’s low in calories and carbs. When mildly cooked, the texture is like eating al-dente pasta. It’s mild flavor and crispness, allows it to take on the flavors of the spices and sauces you add to it. Some people describe it’s flavor mostly flavorless with a slightly sweet taste (especially with ripe zucchinis). Zucchini is quite bland of a vegetable, which makes it perfect when substituting as pasta in recipes. Learn more about how to cook zucchini noodles a bit further down (including a delicious buttery garlic parmesan recipe!). Green Giant sells pre-spiralized frozen Zucchini noodles (check the frozen vegetable aisle)- which might make it even more convenient.īuy a few packs (perhaps on sale?), store in your freezer and use whenever you need them. If you can’t find any in the produce section, all hope is not lost… Just ask a sales rep, if you can’t find them. With the popularity of spiralized vegetables, many supermarkets now carry pre-made zucchini noodles in the produce section. Where to Buy Zucchini Noodles / Zoodles?ĭon’t want to spiralize your zucchini yourself? No worries! Fry, boil, microwave or even eat raw, there are many options that you can add to your ketogenic diet. With a conservative 8 net carbs per 2 cups, zucchini noodles make a perfect side dish or even main dish option. ![]() The best way to ensure your zoodles are tender with a slight crunch while maintaining nutritional value, is to lightly pan fry them, microwave them or bake them in the oven with the cooking instructions below. If you boil them they will come out soggy, and you’ll lose the zucchini’s nutrients in the boiled water. ![]() While 2 cups of zucchini noodles have a mere 66 calories, 4 grams of fiber(yay!), and 12 grams of total carbs, and 8 net carbs.Īnd not to mention, zucchini is high in Vitamin A and other nutrients and minerals. Two cups of pasta have around 480 calories, 2 grams of fiber and a whopping 90 grams of carbs (88 net carbs)! Yikes! When compared with pasta, zucchini noodles are much lower in calories, fiber, AND carbs- and they’re naturally gluten-free! Zoodles are a wonderful gluten-free, low carb, low calorie, and healthier alternative to pasta. Zoodles are also a fun way to squeeze in extra veggies and fiber into your diet – and kids love them too (even raw)! How many Calories and Carbs in Zoodles / Zucchini Noodles? Essentially it’s zucchini that are cut into thin pasta like strings, using a simple spiralizer device (I’ll cover more about devices below). Zoodles = zucchini noodles, also known as courgette spaghetti (in the U.K.). Let’s get started… What are Zoodles / Zucchini Noodles? I’ve also included a super easy (and yummy) garlic parmesan zucchini noodle recipe at the end- which goes perfectly with most main dishes. Zucchini Noodles are an easy, fun and delicious way to add in some wholesome veggies into your diet while eating low carb/ keto! The guide below will go through all things zoodles, including how to cook zucchini noodles, where to buy pre-spiralized noodles, and tips on how to prevent soggy noodles. ![]()
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