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How to make zucchini noodles

Ready to jump on the zoodle trend? - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 30 Jul 2019
How to make zucchini noodles

Trying to eat healthier and don’t want to give up beloved pasta? You’re not alone and with the help of a spiralizer, you don’t have to just swap pasta for a healthier, lower-calorie option – zucchini. You read that right and if you haven’t hopped on the zoodle train now is your chance. 

Zucchini noodles aka zoodles are a low calorie and low carb alternative to pasta using a spiraliser (or a peeler) to create green ribbons which are steamed or sauteed to resemble pasta. They absorb sauces really well and their texture (when cooked) resembles pasta!

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Nutritional information

According to the USDA nutritional database, 1 cup of cooked spaghetti has about 200 calories and 40g of carbohydrates whereas 1 cup of raw zucchini noodles has around 20 calories and 5g of carbohydrates. Unfortunately for zucchini's they’re made up of a lot of water and not a whole lot else so you won’t overly benefit from any other nutritional standpoint apart from the fact that you’ll slash your carb and calorie intake.

How to make zoodles

zucchini

What you’ll need:

  • 1-2 medium sized zucchinis
  • Spiraliser
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

What to do: 

  1. Using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler, create noodles from the zucchini. 
  2. Squeeze out water over the sink. 
  3. Heat an oiled medium sized fry pan over medium high heat. Fry garlic for a minute. Stir gently, then add the noodles. Gently toss to coat, stir through juice.

If you don’t have time on your side you can buy pre-made zoodles from most Coles and Woolworths stores.

You can buy an electric spiralizer from Kmart for just $20.

Zoodle appropriate recipes

Zucchini noodles are a great healthy alternative for pasta and in some cases rice noodles. Here are a couple of recipes featuring zoodles. Enjoy!

Chicken with zoodles and creamy pepper sauce

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Skip the pasta in favour of zoodles (zucchini spaghetti) served with creamy pepper chicken. It’s the 5-ingredient dinner recipe the whole family will love. Get the full recipe.

Steak with pesto zoodles

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Combine classic beef sirloin steaks with some delicious zucchini spaghetti. It's ready to eat in just 20 minutes, making it a great family dinner. Get the full recipe.

Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes all things food. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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