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Close-up side view of seasoning cooked zucchini noodles with salt and black pepper.

How to make zucchini noodles “zoodles”

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Zucchini noodles, or "zoodles," are a great low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, perfect for anyone looking for a healthy, light meal. This simple and quick recipe will show you how to turn fresh zucchini into noodles with just a few steps. Whether you're following a specific diet or simply want to add more vegetables to your meals, zoodles are a versatile and nutritious choice. We'll guide you through the process of making zucchini noodles using a spiralizer and provide tips on alternate cooking methods and ways to create zoodles without a spiralizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Tutorials, Veggies and Sides
Makes 4 servings
Serving Size 1½ cups
Net Carbs 4 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut both ends off the zucchini and put it on your spiralizer. Turn the zucchini (or spiralizer handle, depending on your spiralizer) to create zucchini noodles. Repeat for the remaining zucchini.
    Close-up side view of using a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the zucchini noodles and saute them for one minute. *The noodles should just be warmed through. Be careful not to overcook them, or they’ll become soggy.
    Top view of sautéing zucchini noodles in a skillet to make zoodles.
  • Remove noodles from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
    Close-up side view of seasoning cooked zucchini noodles with salt and black pepper.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
How to make zucchini noodles “zoodles”
Serving Size
 
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
78
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
4
g
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
Fiber
 
2
g
Sugar
 
5
g
Protein
 
2
g
Fat
 
6
g
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
Sodium
 
16
mg
Potassium
 
512
mg
15
%
Vitamin C
 
35
mg
42
%
Vitamin A
 
20
µg
3
%
Calcium
 
31
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

Equipment

12 inch cast iron skillet
Large Skillet
Spiralizer
Spiralizer
Keywords keto noodles, keto zoodles, low-carb noodles, low-carb zoodles, vegetable noodles
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