Zucchini Noodles (V)(GF)
2 zucchinis, peeled
1 tablespoon coconut oil/olive oil
1/4 cup water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Homemade Marinara Sauce or your favorite jarred brand
the method:
- To make the noodles, you have multiple options. You can use a vegetable spiralizer, a food processor, a julienne peeler – or if you’re REALLY patient and don’t have any of these tools, you can slice really long strips with a sharp knife. Personally, I do not recommend a knife. I have a julienne peeler and it is, by far, my favorite kitchen tool. It cuts the zucchini into perfect noodle strips. You can use it for stir fries, salads, slaws… everything! I bought mine at Williams-Sonoma and it was only $10 (it is in the picture). I even like it more than my Kitchen-Aid Mixer – I never thought I would love anything as much as my mixer.
- When making the noodles, make sure you don’t use any strips that have seeds in them… you will want to throw away “the core” of the zucchini. The reasoning for this is due to the high water content in the middle. Too much water = mushy, squishy noodles. Yuck!
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini in the hot oil for 1 minute. Add water and cook until zucchini is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- I served my noodles with homemade marinara, but these noodles would be great with any sauce. I am going to try a lemon-garlic sauce next! 🙂
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Zucchini noodles! What a great idea for gluten free eaters like us:) So many variations, if we come up with any good ones (veggie) we’ll let you know! Thanks for sharing ^^
I have always wanted to learn how to make these 🙂 thanks for sharing, just started following you… I have a vegan blog as well 🙂
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A julienne peeler will become your new best friend… especially if you’re vegan! 🙂 LOVE your blog by the way… I just saved your Mango Coconut Ice Cream recipe – can’t wait to try it!! 🙂
🙂 Awesome! thank you I hope you like it 😀
I loove zucchini noodles 😀 yumyy
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Thanks for the love, darling! I LOVE your blog 🙂 xoxo
aw thank you so much Denise 😀
just made zucchini noodles for the first time ever and I’m obsessed! I used a simple spiralizer and it was so easy! just posted on my blog about it too 🙂 great minds think alike! https://organicgirlforlife.wordpress.com/2015/07/23/meaty-meatless-veggie-pasta/
I know, right? I was hesitant to make zucchini noodles because it looked like too much effort! So easy – and MUCH tastier than ordinary pasta! xoxo