Zoodles, or zucchini noodles, are a great way to eat your veggies and perfect with your favorite sauce! Learn how to make them at home in minutes with a spiralizer or vegetable peeler!
Clean and wash your zucchini. Dry with a clean kitchen cloth.
Cut one end of the zucchini off.
IF USING A SPIRALIZER:
With a Zoodle Slicer place the cut side of the zucchini inside the end that creates the ribbons. Make sure you hold the slicer steady, press the zucchini into the slicer, and rotate the zucchini. Rotate the zucchini until you have the length you want.
IF USING A VEGETABLE PEELER:
With a vegetable peeler, you can slice thin long strips. Lay 3-4 strips flat on top of each other on a cutting board and use a sharp nice to create thin ribbons of zoodles. You will make 3-4 cuts per strip.
HEATING UP YOUR ZOODLES:
You want the noodles to be heated through, but to remain al dente. You do not want these overcooked as they will get very soft.
You can heat up the noodles in the microwave for 1-3 minutes. Check them every 30 seconds.
You can also use a saute pan over low heat and mix them for 2-3 minutes until hot.
You can add the zoodles to boiling water and cook for 1-3 minutes.
Once your zoodles are heated the way you prefer, toss them with the warm melted butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper and top with parmesan cheese.
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Notes
NOTE: Zoodles will stay fresh in the fridge for 3 days. Keep in mind zucchini releases a lot of water after it’s cut and won’t stay crispy upon refrigeration and reheating. To heat zoodles, just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds until warmed through.NOTE: You can also serve the zoodles cold and add the sauce ingredients. It is a great summertime dish.