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    How To Make and Cook Zoodles - Zucchini Noodles

    by Jessica 16 Comments

    These zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles are delicious, healthy and super easy to make!

    How to make and cook zucchini noodles or zoodles!pin-here

    I am definitely finding myself in cooking mode over here, like last night when I made Cilantro Lime Rice for the first time. I'm ready to switch things up and try some new recipes to add in with our normal ones. One of the things I really struggle with is finding vegetables to serve with our meals that the kids will actually eat. They would live off of my No Boil Baked Mac and Cheese if I'd let them, but come on now. Sometimes you need to eat something green. I have to tell you...I was a little skeptical of the new vegetable noodle craze, but dang! These zucchini noodles or zoodles as some call them are actually delicious! I've seen them served raw with some dressing, but I wanted to try them cooked. They turned out amazing and both Kate and Matt loved them! Cam was out on these...he's 17 and wouldn't even try them though. They are so easy to make, and hopefully they will give you an additional healthy option to serve to your family too! They are a terrific alternative to pasta too!

    These zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles are delicious, healthy and super easy to make! Get the step by step instructions at mom4real.com

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    To make my "zoodles" I used my Brieftons Spiralizer. It came with 6 different blade options so I can use it to make curly fries and so much more! Let me show you how it works...

    These zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles are delicious, healthy and super easy to make! Get the step by step instructions at mom4real.com

    You simply cut the ends off of your zucchini and place one end on the vegetalbe holder. Just push it into the spikes.

    These zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles are delicious, healthy and super easy to make! Get the step by step instructions at mom4real.com

    Next, Start twisting the handle while gently pushing forward. I like to use my other hand to hold the top of the left side down for stability. There are little suction cups on the bottom that keep your spiralizer from moving around.

    These zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles are delicious, healthy and super easy to make! Get the step by step instructions at mom4real.com

    I sit a bowl on the other side to catch the zucchini noodles.

    These zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles are delicious, healthy and super easy to make! Get the step by step instructions at mom4real.com

    This is 3 zucchini that have been spiralized. I place them on a foil lined cookie sheet and spread them out.

    These zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles are delicious, healthy and super easy to make! Get the step by step instructions at mom4real.com

    Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle a little bit of salt across the tops and stir them around to distribute the oil. I like to place mine under the broiler in my oven at 500 degrees on the middle rack of my oven. For me, they take about 10-15 minutes to cook, and I use some tongs to move them around a couple of times while cooking. Just keep an eye on them so they don't burn.

    These zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles are delicious, healthy and super easy to make! Get the step by step instructions at mom4real.com

    I served mine in bowls with some parmesan grated over the top and a little cracked black pepper. They were so tasty that no sauce was needed....they were delicious! I can't wait to make them again, and maybe add a little parmesan cream sauce and chicken to them...that could be a whole meal on its own! You can also try my Parmesan Spaghetti Squash...so yummy!

    If you are looking for a vegetable spiralizer, you can check out the Briefton Spiralizer HERE to hand spiralize and this KitchenAid Spiralizer Attachment HERE if you have a KitchenAid Mixer.20 Delicious Zoodle Recipes - Zucchini Noodles

    Looking for different ways you can use zoodles in some amazing recipes? You can find 20 Delicious Zoodle Recipes HERE! If you have any zoodle recipes or other spiralized recipes that you’d like to share, be sure to post them to my Mom 4 Real Facebook Community Page HERE! I love to chat, answer questions and share tons of ideas over there!

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    Comments

    1. Lydia says

      April 09, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      I am wanting to try these, but I am a texture type person, I know its weird, I tried spaghetti squash, but the "noodles" were to crunchy for me, so my question is, are these still crunchy or are they soft like a noodle or are they still crunchy like a raw veggie? Or have you or any of your followers tried boiling them? Inquisitive minds want to know!

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      • Stephanie Guajardo says

        May 04, 2016 at 3:37 pm

        I love all things pasta and have been trying to clean up my eating habits. I too am a texture person (weirdos unite! lol) and found these to be too crunchy and not textured like pasta at all. However, I never really liked squash to begin with so I may not be the best person to comment.

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        • Jessica says

          May 04, 2016 at 3:41 pm

          You should definitely try them again, just let them cook longer. The longer they cook, the softer they get...that's how I like them. Hope this helps! ~Jess

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        • Jeanie says

          May 27, 2016 at 2:25 pm

          I have boiled them, they come out very soft. I want to try it in the oven. Thank you Jessica!

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      • Roxane says

        October 27, 2016 at 1:09 pm

        I"m the only one in my house that will eat these so one Zucchini turned into noodles I just put in microwave for like 2 min I think they came out soft and good then I poured Pasta sauce over them sprinkled little salt pepper and parmesan cheese and it was a whole meal just for me. LOL

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      • Lilacblue says

        December 03, 2016 at 4:37 pm

        I love to eat these raw with salt. Never tried to cook them. Ha! I'll have to try it. I also spiralize baking potatoes and yellow squash and eat them raw.

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    2. Kaelem says

      August 14, 2016 at 9:19 am

      I would like to try to freeze some zoodles for winter months. Any suggestions so the don't turn out soggy?

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      • Candice says

        October 10, 2016 at 9:55 pm

        I have boiled them and sautéed them. Liked the sautéed version better. Definitely going to try broiling them next. :)

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    3. Manoju says

      May 22, 2017 at 10:16 am

      I just tried making them and they were delicious! I wasn't expecting that all. Even my boyfriend who hates zucchini enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing this with us!

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    4. Carol says

      May 22, 2017 at 10:35 am

      Thanks for this basic zoodle,recipe. I am a newby to zoodling and have searched high and low, for a "first" attempt recipe! This is perfect!

      Reply

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