Simple vegetable noodle recipes
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Vegetable noodles are a great alternative to pasta and a healthy meal that doesn't require much effort. These recipes using zucchini, butternut squash, and other vegetables will satisfy your noodle cravings, and they're lower in carbs!
Zucchini spaghetti with shrimp
This low-carb shrimp dish uses zucchini instead of pasta. You may not need a spiralizer (a special tool for cutting vegetables): supermarkets sometimes sell pre-shredded zucchini.
Recipe: Shrimp and zucchini stewed in garlic sauce
Carrot noodles in spicy peanut dressing
A vegetable peeler turns carrots into an interesting noodle-like side dish. We sprinkled the cucumbers with salt to release as much water as possible, preventing the finished dish from becoming soggy.
Recipe: Raw carrot noodles in spicy peanut dressing
Meatballs with chili paste and zucchini noodles
To save time, Jeff uses store-bought zucchini "spaghetti" and frozen meatballs. He roasts the vegetables for just a few minutes to remove excess moisture and achieve a pasta-like texture.
Recipe: Thai Green Curry with Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles
Chicken with beetroot noodles
Thinly sliced beets add a burst of color to a healthy dinner.
Recipe: Chicken with beetroot noodles in ginger dressing
Zucchini Noodles with Bacon
This is another great reason to get out your vegetable slicer. This vegetable-based dish with cheese sauce and bacon is sure to please.
Recipe: Zucchini noodles in cheese sauce with bacon
Bolognese with turkey and vegetable noodles
Katie's healthy dinner is perfect for those times when you're craving something filling but not heavy. A nice bonus: Bolognese is super easy to make—you don't even need to brown the meat first!
Recipe: Vegetable Spaghetti Bolognese with Turkey
Chicken with Zucchini Noodles, Lemon, and Basil
Serve chicken breasts with zucchini noodles instead of a salad. The lemon-basil sauce brings the dish together.
Recipe: Chicken in lemon-basil sauce with zucchini noodles
Pumpkin Noodles with Prosciutto and Sage
Using a mandoline shredder, butternut squash is transformed into "noodles" for a sweet and savory, hearty dish. It's impressive enough for entertaining, yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
Recipe: Butternut Squash Noodles with Prosciutto and Sage
Vegetable "noodles" with chicken and Thai curry paste
This vegetable-rich chicken dish packs a vibrant flavor punch thanks to red curry paste, almond butter, and cashews. Plus, the crispy cucumber noodles are Whole30-friendly (a diet based on whole, unprocessed foods that excludes sugar, dairy, grains, and legumes).
Recipe: Thai Vegetable Curry Noodles with Chicken (Whole30 Diet)
Zucchini spaghetti
Ri loves making this dish on the rare occasions when she's dining alone. The recipe takes just 16 minutes and only requires one bowl of cleanup!
Recipe: Zucchini noodles
Chicken and Butternut Squash Chili
This easy weeknight chili features an extra serving of vegetables: butternut squash noodles. These sweet and savory swirls add texture, color, and flavor.
Recipe: Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash Noodles
Asparagus spaghetti with pesto
Zucchini isn't the only vegetable that can be turned into noodles. Use a vegetable peeler to peel asparagus into "spaghetti" and toss it with pesto—it's a dish everyone will love.
Recipe: Asparagus Noodles with Pesto Sauce
Sweet Potato "Noodles" with Hot Peppers
Hot chili peppers and roasted corn give baked sweet potato "noodles" a Southwestern flavor.
Recipe: Tex-Mex-Style Sweet Potato Noodles
Marinated Zucchini "Noodles"
To reduce marinating time, use a mandoline shredder to shred the vegetables into noodles. They make a savory topping for burgers, grilled fish, and fresh salads.
Recipe: Marinated Zucchini Noodles
Airfryer Turkey Meatballs with Vegetable Noodles
Tender turkey meatballs cooked in the air fryer turn out golden and juicy. Serve them with zucchini noodles, your favorite tomato sauce, and a pinch of Parmesan cheese for a delicious and healthy meal.
Recipe: Healthy Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs and Zucchini Noodles
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