How to Cook Zucchini Noodles (with step by step instructions)
How to cook zucchini noodles- showing you an easy 5-minute method for cooking zucchini noodles, plus how to make them ahead and store for meal prep.
Servings: 4
Calories: 34kcal
Ingredients
- 2 zucchinis (medium size)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
How to make zucchini noodles
- Pick straight zucchini that are at least 2 inches thick.
- Trim the ends off as straight as possible. You may wish to cut each zucchini in half across the center, to make two shorter pieces.
- Use the small (⅛ inch) blade on your spiralizer. Attach one end of the zucchini to the rotating paddle, and center the middle of the opposite end of the zucchini on the circular blade.
- Rotate the handle with gentle pressure to generate zucchini noodles.
- If you are getting many short 'half moon' noodles, remove the zucchini and re-center it on the blade.
How to cook zucchini noodles
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the noodles and cook, stirring and tossing with tongs, until slightly tender, around 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Storage
- Zucchini noodles may be stored (pre-cooking) in a storage container lined with a paper towel for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 17.6mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg