My Quick and Easy Zoodles Recipe!

Hey guys!

I’m soooo excited to finally share how I make zoodles (aka zucchini noodles) with you! I eat these ALL THE TIME.

This is the easiest recipe ever. And do they taste good? UM YES! A lot of people assume that zoodles are tasteless, but I promise you that’s not the case with this recipe.

A lot of people also assume that I replace pasta with zoodles because I’m a carb hater. NOPE. I’m actually against the idea that carbs are the enemy. The real reason that I love zucchini in place of pasta is because eating pasta doesn’t make me feel good. Same with bread, crackers, rice, and pastries. They just don’t sit well with my stomach. I’m always on a mission to find delicious substitutes that my body will tolerate.

So no. Carbs aren’t evil! Fruits and veggies – some of the healthiest foods we can eat – ARE CARBS. But not all carbs are created equal.

If you are sensitive to gluten or gluten-intolerant, or just looking to sneak in some more veggie portions in your meal, zoodles will be your new best friend! These are amazing on their own, but you can mix some in with regular pasta too.

Just take a look at this beautiful bowl of zoodle deliciousness…

What to serve with zoodles

You can serve these as an entree OR a side dish! When I make this zoodles recipe, I usually top it with some marinara sauce and grill some chicken for protein (like in the picture!). OMG sooo good. Here are some other serving ideas! 

Experiment with other proteins like shrimp or steakTop with a meat sauceMix lentils into your sauceServe with tofu or tempehMix with ghee, butter, or vegan butter in place of the sauce and top with nutritional yeastTop with pestoServe with sautéed veggies like tomato and spinach





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What I love about this zoodles recipe

If you’re wondering if I could talk about food all day….the answer is YES.

Anyways, here’s what I love about this zoodle recipe:

IT TASTES AMAZING – No, zoodles don’t have to taste like sadness. These are reallllllly good.

It’s easy and super quick – Just one pan and a few minutes cooking? I’ll take it.

Veggies galore – This is one of the easiest ways to get your veggies in.

It’s filling – People always ask if I actually feel full when I eat tons of veggies and no processed carbs. And the answer is YES! Veggies are full of fiber and will fill me right up. Combine that with a good serving of protein, and I’m definitely full.

Zoodles go with basically anything – You can serve these with almost anything. I encourage you to play around with seasonings and sauces.

Have you tried this zoodle recipe? I wanna hear what you think in the comments!

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