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Zucchini 'Noodles'

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"A tasty and fairly simple way for people on a gluten-free or wheat-free diet to enjoy a noodle dish. I usually use 4 zucchini and 2 summer squash for a colorful mix." — Becka

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6 zucchini
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons margarine

1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

Cut zucchini into thin, noodle-like strips (a mandoline works well for this). Toss with the 2 teaspoons salt, and place in a colander to drain for 30 minutes.
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add zucchini; cook for one minute. Drain; rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking.
Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add zucchini and garlic; cook and stir until just tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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PREP 35 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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I love zucchini "noodles", but this recipe can be simplified. Just use a potato peeler to make thin strips (discard the core/seeds), and sauté in a little olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste, and add sauce or grated Parmesan as desired.

—CCHADD

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 22, 2010

Mine turned out soggy and I tasted too much salt. I think next time I may add sesame seeds and sesame oil. I used just as a side dish. Was very pretty on the plate though : )

—My4boys

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Jun 23, 2009

I have always admired this when I've seen it done in restaurants so I was happy to find this recipe so I could duplicate it at home. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the "noodles" and in my case one minute was too long. I sliced the zucchini very thinly with a mandoline and, while I was happy with how that turned out, I found the one minute of cooking time in the boiling water made them limp rather than the crisp tender I was after. Next time I'll shorten that to maybe half that long, skip the step of continuing cooking in the skillet in the butter and garlic, and just simply toss the zucchini in that mixture instead. Great potential in this recipe that I'm looking forward to getting right the next time.

—naples34102

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Jan 02, 2009

Yummy idea! It got me looking up all kinds of zucchini pasta ideas and recipes. I omitted the last step, just drained it well and served it with marinara sauce. It was fantastic.(Marinara sauce: sautéed onions with barest spray of oil, then added a can of whole tomatoes to the pan, a lot of basil, a bit of oregano, salt and pepper to taste and a couple tbsp of splenda, simmered till it was thick in consistency) For cheese, my bf used some parmesan and I used some low fat mozzarella. Very yummy, very low calorie!

—FEMMEDIVINE

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Aug 16, 2008

This was a great alternative to eating my spagetti sauce with rice. The zucchini has great taste.

—Monica

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Sep 16, 2009

I used my vegetable peeler and made strands that way. I skipped the butter step at the end, and just sprayed with a zero calorie spray margarine. I topped with jarred fat free spaghetti sauce, and it was the best, most filling lunch I have had in a long time. I am not ashamed to admit that I am going to have it again tomorrow too!

—ambibambi

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Jul 30, 2009

I was aiming to make these as healthy as possible, so I just boiled them until they were cooked enough for me, drained, salt and peppered, sprinkled on parmesan cheese. I ate this with Marinara Sauce II. Delicious! Lucky me, I have enough left for lunch tomorrow!

—bellydancer

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Mar 16, 2010

I wasn't looking to use this as a noodle base for sauce, but rather as a simple veggie accompaniment. It was perfect. Wonderful flavor that I don't think I would WANT to mask with a sauce! I made my slices on the thick side, and the cooking method as such was spot on. They were beautifully bright green and crisp. I sauteed them in olive oil rather than margarine. P.S. This is the recipe that made my (normally zucchini averse) children clean their plates!

—CC♥'s2bake

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Nutrition

Calories
146 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
10.4 g
3%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
10.3 g
16%

Fiber
3.2 g
13%

Protein
6.1 g
12%

Sodium
1478 mg
59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Zucchini 'Noodles'

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 146
Calories from Fat: 92

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.3g 16 %
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 1478mg 59 %
Potassium 786mg 22 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.4g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13 %
Protein 6.1g 12 %
Sugars 5.2g
Vitamin A 19 %
Vitamin C 84 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 11 %
Thiamin 21 %
Niacin 19 %
Vitamin B6 41 %
Magnesium 19 %
Folate 48 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.