HOW TO COOK ZUCCHINI NOODLES | everything you need to know about zoodles

[@joanmcdonald3367]

I sauteed some mushroom, onion and garlic first. Removed that from pan and sauteed the zoodles. Added the veggies back to the pan with the cooked zoodles and added 2 heaping tablespoons of diced tomatoes. Sautee all together for another minute. Delicious!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

yum!

[@bendietrees]

I cooked beef, mushrooms, garlic, added Italian herbs and pasta sauce and mixed it with my zoodles...can't wait to chow down!

[@elisaleoncini3858]

Add chicken or tuna to it Yummy!!

[@davidahart2476]

That does sound good

[@julieankhan.2801]

Like that but Id add sun dried tomatoes yum

[@rmyerscmi]

I mix these in with regular spaghetti. 2/3 zoodles, 1/3 regular spaghetti. Put on the sauce and any toppings as you normally would. You've just cut 2/3 of the calories out of the dish and you really won't miss the extra pasta. You get a nice big plate of food, bumped up the nutrition and lowered the calories! Easiest way to cook is to add them in with the spaghetti for the last 2 minutes of cooking.

[@popings]

Nice, I do something similar with white rice and cauliflower rice

[@ElTongas96]

"If your zucchini is too big it won´t fit inside the vagetti". Tried not to be inmature about that phrase. Failed :D

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I get it!! We had lots of bloopers that were very not PG-13. lol!

[@sftwr314r8]

And "when they get really big, they don't have as much flavor." lol

[@cucumberchris50]

Gaston Lalanne you and me both 😂🙈🙈

[@kaita1319]

Gaston Lalanne lol it sounds so dirty 😂

[@chriscooper4317]

Freudian, very much so!

[@heatheralsbury7976]

This was awesome I made it tonight we added a fresh tomato sauce😋 my husband is diabetic and this is a good alternative to pasta thank you again

[@rachelmartin8348]

Hi, my husband too needs to get more healthy food. May I request for the recipes you made for your husband. Thank you.

[@dinobitchegg1]

I love using zucchini to replace noodles in soups! I found that it works pretty well as a noodle replacement in udon soup. Chicken zoodle soup is another favourite!

[@JesMarie_W3]

Do the zoodles become mush in chicken zoodle soup? To avoid that possibility, would you add the zoodles last after the soup is finished cooking? Thank you.

[@Darkelf1969]

I tried zoodles and loved them! I just added a little real butter and garlic with red pepper flakes, thanks for the video!

[@VALDiesel01]

Yup, I heard THAT line too and came straight to the comments, and its literally the first thing I see people talking about.

[@melissadelorme4217]

I've been making zoodles with my veggeti since it came out! :) I use zoodles in pho instead of rice noodles, with a cottage cheese sauce as an alfredo, with homemade marinara sauce as spaghetti, just fried up with garlic and pepper and sometimes just steamed with mrs dash salt free seasonings! Zoodles are great!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Melissa Delorme I agree! They are SO good... and so versatile. Thanks for sharing all of these ideas.

[@KateKunkel]

I love zoodles. My favorite is to mix the raw veggie with a dressing made of olive oil, sesame seeds, garlic and ginger. Also use a bit of raw carrot run through the noodle maker. It's delicious, satisfying, and a very good quick meal.

[@clintonlied]

I love your perdy mouf.

[@katinahoffman5548]

I just cant with that name. Who in the hell thought vagetti is a good name?

[@melindahoye8340]

Katina Hoffman 😂😂😂😂

[@D_Irene]

Katina Hoffman lol

[@Fanycmar88]

Katina Hoffman 🤣🤣🤣 I was thinking the same n the way she says it with too much emphasis doesn’t help 🤣🤣🤣

[@songsalon7868]

A MAN.. WHO ELSE?

[@ernieD]

Va-jayjay-chopper then? ;>)

[@pizzad00d]

Thanks for making this video, Dani! Tonight my wife and I are trying Zoodles for the first time. We have the spiralizer attachment for our Kitchen Aid mixer. Making zoodles with that is easy peasy, but a bit more waste (or add ins!). We're doing Keto and really miss pasta. Thanks again!

[@jamesdonohue7513]

1:07-1:27...I tried so hard to be mature about that....so hard...

[@MrThanvir]

James Donohue It was the most difficult thing I have ever done!

[@brucelivingston2220]

"If you're Zucchini is too big, it won't fit inside the Vegetti" It was no longer possible after this...

[@ATebbs1]

I am glad I’m not the only one! This part was so hilarious for me!! 😂😂😂

[@jasonmculver]

@James Donohue, you tried "so hard" eh? ;)

[@denaymorris8448]

😂😂😂😂I'm childish I can't why the vagetti🤣🤣🤣

[@julescolorado]

I harvested my very first zucchinis of the year today, came here and found your video. Can't wait to try my spiral 'pasta' maker and make zoodles for the first time ever!

[@dinameza7627]

👍I appreciate your tasty filling veggie meals! My 12 yr old son and I love pasta and trying to switch our pasta to veggie noodles. I love watching your clear simplified meals! Thank you so much!💛

[@anuheakamahana8719]

I love how simple you made this for beginners! Thank you for this video!

[@kali1629]

Love these I cook mine with mushrooms and then add pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese! Soooooo good!

[@wae343]

Wow, cant wait ro try this

[@wendyanthony6509]

Wow, thank you!!!! I'm sooo happy I found you and your amazingly clear videos, recipes and ways to eat clean!

[@joshuabellamy2488]

Awesome, simple instructional video. Great for guys that like simple and quick things. I’m going to try your recipe. Thanks.

[@Meggs23]

I would love an updated video dealing with the liquid that comes out of zoodles. I keep trying zoodles with a sauce and always get a pool of liquid. Please help! :) I love your 101 videos for these healthy staples.

[@SweetPea1964]

Add salt, massage in, and let sit for 1 hour. Place in milk nut bag and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Use paper toweling to finish patting dry.

[@darlenenelson364]

Loved your recipes. Harvest zucchini daily and its coming out of my ears. Zucchini bread, fratata, bacon fry, lasagna, breaded Italian sliced, and now ready for noodles. I want to see my husband's face when I substitute the spaghetti with the zoodles. Just made sauce and meatballs yesterday, so these will be a quick prepare tonight. Another one bites the dust, here at Zucchini Nation. Thanks so much for your prep/ cooking tips.

[@juliejohnson4025]

Hi Danni - I cook my zoodles by placing them in a colander and placing the colander into a bowl of boiling water for a few minutes as I don't like using a micowave. thanks so much for doing the work you do. cheers Julie

[@annantnva]

zoodles are also great if eaten raw with mango-avocado sauce

[@jefferyjeffers1703]

What is mango-avocado sauce. It sounds incredible.

[@emmagreen4092]

Oooh can you share a recipe, please??

[@57abs]

@@emmagreen4092 she’s probably dead :0

[@trishnabathia5226]

@@57abs lol 😂

[@julescolorado]

@@jefferyjeffers1703 Did you ever try searching for it and then making it? Just curious. I'm on my way to searching now.

[@morena1682yc]

I have tried them and love them!! I usually just do then had u showed on the video or top with sauce... It sure calms my pasta craving!!

[@davidahart2476]

I'm the same way, I love my pasta but at the same time I needed to find an alternative

[@AussieAngeS]

I love zoodles! I make them often and my favourite way to use them is to make Thai chicken zoodles with a spicy peanut sauce using PB2 and Sriracha sauce mixed together. So delicious. Carrots, peppers, bean shoots added etc. yum

[@TheJadiePooh]

Sounds so good! Thanks, I'll have to try this!

[@AussieAngeS]

TheJadiePooh you are welcome it really is great!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

FitAnge S This does sound delicious - I'll have to give it a try!

[@jtbearcllaw8002]

Never have heard of Zoodles before. But Danni if you came up with this, trademark it!. I see in time, a "Clean and Delicious" line of food cooking techniques in the near future at whole food stores. It's only a beginning for you to something more than you may have imagined!! I've had in my past, the same thought with AMZN, GOOG, ULTA, etc. You truly have what it takes!! TY, JT

[@Kenzie.brewer]

Thank you for showing me how to use the slicer - I just bought the exact same one but couldn't figure out how to use it. This was my first time ever making zoodles as well. Thanks for helping.

[@tracyc6497]

omg Dani Spies, u have made me happy !! I just love the way u explain how to make your food and I love your voice. I am going to be trying out my new veggeti tomorrow for the first time. Thx for making this video. I will let u know how my recipe turned out.:)

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awesome! Yes, definitely let me know how it turns out! :)

[@jennbee6758]

Thanks for this video...I had no idea how to cook them but had bought a spiralizer and wanted to try them. I cooked mine with the oil and garlic and they were perfect. 😋

[@AlsKitchen]

Loved the video. Can you tell me what the jingle tune was please.

[@triggerhappy522]

I used these in my spaghetti today and OMG! I thought i was going to hate it , but OMG! It taste so similar to pasta noodles!

[@andreisrael8904]

Thanks so much for this! My wife and I just made them how you said, and they were delicious! We cooked them in the pan with avocado oil, but I guess that part doesn't matter, as any healthier oil should do, and we put lean ground chicken with Classico pasta sauce on top, and sprinkled parmesan cheese. It was so good! Gonna try the microwave method next time. I need to buy more zucchinis now! 🙂

[@impalaO7]

I appreciate the bloopers at the end. Reminds me how much work goes into making these videos.

[@angrybudgie96]

I've recently been making zoodle pesto using 1 cup of zoodles, a tbsp of pesto, and 2 tsp of grated parmesan romano cheese and it is absolutely delicious!! I will have to try using some olive oil and garlic, but I would add a chopped tomato, spinach and parmesan romano cheese to it as well.

[@camrongregor2607]

I made this today and it was super good. I plan to make it again tomorrow. Thank you.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Love to hear it!!

[@theredderthebetter1]

I make these as part of my breakfast almost every morning. Love it like you make it, especially w/ the grated Parmesan.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

theredderthebetter1 Breakfast? Thats awesome... do you eat them with eggs?

[@theredderthebetter1]

+Dani Spies I make a big pile of zoodles, then on the side I have scrambled eggs and veggie sausage links.

[@TheeOriginalLolo]

2:19 is where she actually starts cooking lol

[@cheytaylorextra6591]

Thanks lol

[@criisty50]

Omggg this came perfect i just bought the tool yesterday without knowing u were going to post a video thank you because i was wondering how i was going to cook the zoodles.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

criisty50 That is so funny - now you are ready to go!!

[@endocry]

criisty50 were they really a comparable substitute?

[@MargaretandMollys]

Last night we ate zoodles and spoodles (sweet potato!) sautéed with aidells pineapple bacon sausage. Soooo good!!

[@J3whitebean]

I tried the handheld spiralizer, but it was not easy for me. I just bought a countertop one, and I LOVE it! Today, I spiralizer zucchini, carrot, and sweet potato. Sautéed in avocado oil, minced onion and garlic, and threw in some parsley. I mixed in some peanuts for protein....OMG, so delicious!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

This sounds so delicious!! I'll have to give it a try.

[@NaturesFairy]

Great video! I love Zoodles!! I found out about them last year I first bought a Julienne peeler and it worked great,, this year I bought the spiralizer and love it,,, I as well love the thick noodles!! Its the best thing,,,,I think I am a Zoodle Addict!! :) My favorite way to prepare them is... just as you did,, or I love them with a nice thick sauce with meatballs,,meat sauce or sausage or a Scampi... I will be making a new video in a week or so on another idea I thought of,, the possibilities are endless!! WOOHOO ZOODLES!! :)

[@emmess7780]

I haven't tried this yet but as someone who's on a low carb diet I'll definitely be looking into it.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

+Emm Ess They are really delish!

[@lenoraGrayce]

Most unintentionally hilarious video ever! I was laughing through my tears!! 😂😂😂

[@markdaniele4539]

I have not had pasta in over 2 months as I use only zucchini now and love it.I still have it with my marinara and it is awesome.

[@jtbearcllaw8002]

Danni ! So many great ideas. this one of your best!! Zucchini look really good to work with as a base! Keep up the excellent cooking!!

[@MRWHITTYSSTUDIO]

Great video! I popped around to a bunch of different ones and yours is perfectly clear with good tips. Thanks!

[@Urbanchic22]

I love the bloopers! Thanks for sharing how easy it is to make them.

[@Imsunflwr1]

Great video, Dani! I was wondering if anyone has ever used them as a substitute for Hash Browns? I love a cheesy, sausage breakfast casserole and was wondering if you could bake the Zoodles without having them get soggy. Anyone?

[@jenniferw8963]

2:40 I keep seeing people add salt while cooking these zoodles. I find when I add salt to riced cauliflower it turns to mush while cooking, yet if I add it after, it's nice and dry and fluffy cauliflower rice. I am going to try cooking these but haven't found a video which mentionsnot to add salt until after it is cooked. I wanna try cooking it outside on my 150K BTU propane burner in wok compared to 10K BTU burner inside.. seems like it would be even more dry and better fried. Add salt after.

[@djtanner4472]

Wow! Best video tutorial ever quick easy to the point but informative

[@mmforeverelvisful]

Hi Dani, I have been eating more clean since the New Year (2016) and I will be trying Zoodles soon. I want to thank you for sharing with the rest of us easy and simple recipes and tender wisdom on making healthy food choices by cooking more at home :-) And if we are making healthy choices at home during the week, we can enjoy a rich dessert or dinner out guilt free on occasion :-) you and Alyssa from Mind over Munch are my go for healthy eating and fun cooking at home. I hope you know that you are blessing many through your channel. Happy Eating :-)

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

+Olga L. Cholewa Awe. Thanks so much Olga! I really appreciate your kind words (and I love Alyssia too!) xo

[@kutiegurk]

I'm so going to try this....looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

+Akosua Jenfia Awesome! Enjoy:)

[@MrsBellaBrunette]

This video couldn't have come at a better time, was wondering what to do with my zoodles...can't wait for the recipe videos :)

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

MrsBellaBrunette I'll be sharing that video on Friday!

[@andreamuse2002]

Where can I find the tool you used? Looking forward to trying with an alfredo sauce made with cauliflower! 😉

[@rositamoon]

I love you for talking about it as I got the zoodels maker and I don't know what to do

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Montaha AL-matrook Perfect timing!! Now you'll know exactly what do... enjoy!!

[@irmaksaknc324]

Wow, i tried it and loved it! I wasn't expecting it because i hate zucchini but it was really good! I will definetely make them again. Thanks for the recipe 🤗

[@olgalydiavidal1375]

Loved your recipe and definitely trying it today. But I had to fast forward. I like vids that get straight to the cooking. Subscribed and thank you!!

[@patriciamurray1184]

I have a gadget like that but different brand, i did not realise that was what the cap was for! Thank you for demonstrating.

[@PersonalFitness3]

Thank you for sharing this VIDEO; although very FUNNY with some of the things you were saying like, "if the Zucchini is too big it won't fit inside the [Vaggetti]", it was very helpful. I was wondering if the "Zoodles" had to be cooked, but I read a previous comment below and I think some people also like it in its raw form. I really like how compact, portable and easy it is to use the Veggetti. I just got the Veggetti PRO and I can't wait to try it out on Zucchini and other vegetables. Now I just have to find the three "Zoodle" recipes in one VIDEO you made. Do you remember the title?

[@LolaNina77]

Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to getting my tool & definitely trying this one.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

+Nina Magno Enjoy them!!

[@nlpimentel]

I'm definitely making some and I can't wait to see more of your videos with zooodels . Love your channel thanks for sharing!! Hugs

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

PinkBling Crafter Thanks so much! More recipes coming on Friday!

[@kimberlypeter5243]

Another great video Dani! I would love to see zoodles used in a Chinese inspired dish or stir-fry.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Kimberly Peter I'll have to try that!!

[@jam1301]

just made these today--made zoodles with the vegetable spiraler ---added 2 tb of peanut butter-made an awesome side dish

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

+suzanne kraus yum!! PEanut butter - sounds delish!

[@jam1301]

+Dani Spies make 2 cups of zoodles with zoodle carrots fry with a smidge of olive oil, add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter ---add a few chopped nuts and sprouts and it is like a chinese food noodle dish--out of this world

[@JessacaRedd]

I love my spiralizer super easy and so many different blades.

[@blonde4fire]

They have the vegetti at menards on sale 2,99 i love it and have made a few dishes with them on my channel, my favorite would be alfredo

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

blonde4fire Now thats a deal!

[@ArtiMusicFusion]

Hi I m new to cooking.. i loved your recipe.. I am having many microwave safe bowl.. without lids :( .. can you please tell me which cloth did you use to cove the bowl used in microwave ?

[@themysterious-_-3446]

Pls Dani what's the name of that tool so I can order it from amazon....thanx a lot... I love this dish.... GOD BLESS YOU....

[@flamechill]

I’ve been interested in this for a minute, I love pasta but it’s so high in calories that I cut it off completely and haven’t had pasta in a while, thank you for the video ❤🥺

[@suzanalbright8670]

Love your very informative videos, Dani. I wonder if it is possible to make ahead and freeze the zoodles.

[@sylvia.roc_]

I'm off to buy a Vegetti. Looking forward to see your fave zoodle dishes!

[@khamova24]

Heard about zoodles, but watching this video I want to finally try to make them! Because I hadn't realized how easy it is. Looking forward to more zoodle recipes!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

khamova24 Yay! Thats so awesome to hear... and they really are so easy! enjoy them.

[@cayseas]

I made the first one you did with the cheese and pepper flakes. Yummo. Thanks.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Yummo... I LOVE that :)

[@cayseas]

It isn't original, but it best describes these zoodles! YUMMO!

[@webbsway]

I was looking for that next video you spoke of about more zoodles recipes and I can't find it - can you point me in the right direction, please.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

yes! Here it is: cleananddelicious.com/2015/08/21/zoodle-recipes-3-ways/

[@TheSharna23]

I bought a spiralizer today!! Can't wait to see your recipes!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Sharna G Perfect timing! I plan to share them on Friday.

[@Ra-cx2pn]

Great video, you did a beautiful job

[@SylinaLunches]

Can't wait for your zoodle recipes - we love them and have them pretty much once a week!

[@seanpatterson186]

I just had zoodles with carrot spaghetti baked tofu stir fry veg and teriyaki sauce was really good

[@peri3818]

Thank you for sharing that great tool. I will buy it from Amazon. I will add mushrooms and a few tablespoons of tomato sauce and garlic and it will be a delicious spaghetti dinner without the fattening traditional noodles. Thank you for this video!

[@merriamalwani1082]

Thank you soooo much I loved this video and I know I will love the next. This is great because I have the Vagetti and found that the thin one breaks a lot.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Merriam Alwani I prefer the bigger zoodle and I find they hold up just fine! Give it a try...

[@sherfinds]

I Love using zucchini in place of pasta. I use a julienne shredder (like a carrot peeler), and put hot sauce over this. Then I let it sit for a few minutes and voila! The zucchini is cooked perfect and I don't miss the pasta.

[@BobRooney290]

they will never replace pasta. that being said, they do help in cutting your pasta portion. i go halfsies on zoodles and pasta, which in turn cuts the calories in half. i used to just cube zucchini in my red sauce, but this is better.

[@judidunham5037]

Guess I have to practice more! My one zucchini left me with one heaping tablespoon of cooked zoodles. There was plenty enough while raw, but zoodles cooked way down like spinach does. Ended up with a slimy tablespoon of zucchini. 😢 I did them in a frying pan with LESS oil than you used. Not sure what went wrong. Going to try microwaving next time and maybe squeezing out the excess water. Any thoughts???

[@jamesdonohue7513]

I salted them before cooking and used paper towels to dry them before cooking, I cooked them the same way except I added 1/4 cup of water, they came out pretty good, the only thing is that zucchinis are pretty slimy and overcooking them makes the texture a little less than desired. Still good with basil pesto though.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

+James Donohue The added water might be making them slimy. Maybe try skipping it next time and see how they come out. Would love to hear about it if you do :)

[@aarika1]

Going to make this tonight! Hope it will be good.

[@nycpells07]

Wow I was just looking up spiralizers today for this dish

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

nycpells07 Wise minds!

[@lakshmikesari7867]

this is by far the best best best recipe, wonderful :)

[@debragoring]

Thanks for brill video. That gadget looks good but is it hard to use with carrots tho? As they're much harder?

[@HejMette]

It works fine with carrots too :)

[@saetmusic]

When I make a batch of sauce, I would end up eating meals of pasta for several days which always left me feeling heavy. Eating the sauce with zoodles is just as yummy and SO much lighter!

[@flowstatenata]

I've never cook them. I eat them raw. Raw pad thai with a peanut sauce ft. dulce... or raw red pepper sauce.

[@AriKhuu]

I picked up a veggetti spiralizer after watching this video. My favorite way is to serve zoodles with light Alfredo sauce and baked chicken. I do my weekly meal prep with raw zoodles covered in sauce, then when I want to eat my meal, I only need to microwave everything for 2 minutes and it's all perfectly cook. Remember to use less sauce than you think you would need when meal prepping, because zoodles release some water and thin out the sauce: you don't want zoodle soup, jut zoodle sauce. Also I love using yellow squash, the yellow color really makes it taste like pasta lol.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

+Nancy Khuu Thanks for the tips! I love that the yellow squash makes it taste like pasta ;)

[@janetblickle7924]

I made some today for lunch. We put canned spaghetti sauce over the zoodles. Turned out very good.

[@scarlett5906]

Great Video! I love them raw with "coodels" (made of carrots) ;-) and a nice cashew-nut, soy sauce, lime dressing !! Looking forward to more ideas!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Scarlett Hello YUM! that sounds like a yummy sauce. Thanks for sharing..

[@lynncunningham829]

This is maybe a crazy question but can you use it in chili

[@oceanic815___7]

Great video! Will be making this will mince tonight x

[@kiaralopez7479]

Other than using less olive oil when cooking them, is there another way to minimize the excess water from the zoodles? I always get super watery zoodles even when using less oil!

[@stephmitch8023]

If you had to pick between the zucchini noodle or using spaghetti squash as the "pasta" which would you pick for taste?

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Steph Mitch EEEK! Thats such a tough question -- I love them both but they are very different. While neither of them are exactly the sam was pasta (obviously) I may have to go with the zoodle. BUT truly - I love them both and its a hard choice.

[@TheYuriBabe]

I'm making zoodles with a cheese grater. It's working great. :D

[@milkyway208O]

How? Wouldn't they be short?

[@MichelleFouche1]

@@milkyway208O just make sure you grate the zucchini down its long side

[@crazybob94]

Thank you for this video I made zucchini noodles a year ago and my family has been hounding me to make them again!

[@angelitogiron6690]

Hi could u make a base for hawaiian poke bowl with zoodles as base...thank u

[@laureljoy4792]

I just like saying the word. Zoodles. :) I made some then put some turkey sausage and tomato sauce on top. Kissed it with the parmesan italian blend. Yumminess! It was still a bit crispy. Did I not leave it alone to cook long enough or will they always have a crunch to them?

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

+Laurel Morrell Yes, try cooking them longer if you prefer a softer zoodle :)

[@clawedcat1967]

I must say, “vagetti” is a really bizarre naming choice for this brand of spiralizer. At least you won’t forget it when you go to buy one!

[@princesaguerrera5119]

Veggetti Lol!

[@clintonlied]

Or marry one