Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Zoodles

A few months ago my mom gave me a vegetable spiralizer.  I kind of forgot I had it and then one day I was trying to figure out what to do with all the squash I had, and decided I would try making zoodles (zucchini noodles).  It turns out the spiralizer is super easy and quick to use.  I made the zoodles and then went to work cooking a red sauce.
The zoodles cooked rapidly - it only took about 3 minutes to sauté them.  Much faster than pasta! 

Everyone in the family really liked the zoodles except for Reid.  He complained a bit, but maybe if I make them more often, they will grow on him.  What an easy way to use up excess squash!

26 comments:

  1. TomAugust 24, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    Excess squash is what summer is all about!

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  2. Out on the prairieAugust 24, 2016 at 6:26 AM

    Never have seen one, but by the pile of squash on the table need one.I am however a bit fussy about good pasta and how well its cooked. Maybe Reid is also.

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  3. Sunnybrook FarmAugust 24, 2016 at 6:56 AM

    Those might be good to add to stir fry near the end since they cook so quickly.

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  4. Tina Fariss BarbourAugust 24, 2016 at 7:24 AM

    That looks good! Did you just sauté them to tenderness, or did they have same consistency as pasta?

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  5. SallyAugust 24, 2016 at 9:20 AM

    Such a wonderful gift from your mom, Lisa! Yes, I believe also that Reid will grow "into them". :)

    xoxo

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  6. Busy Bee SuzAugust 24, 2016 at 9:23 AM

    It looks delicious AND pretty too!

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  7. Crystal CollierAugust 24, 2016 at 9:59 AM

    ZOODLES! Okay, I totally have to do that. I'm forever looking for new ideas for my gluten free son, and talk about making vegetables fun!

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  8. 21 WitsAugust 24, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    Wow, a great gift from mom! Delicious!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 24, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    what a fantastic idea - and it looks so delicious!

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  10. PioneerPreppyAugust 24, 2016 at 1:51 PM

    Poor Reid. You sound like my wife. If they don't like it I will just make more of it....mahahahahahaha

    evil.

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  11. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 24, 2016 at 1:52 PM

    Zoodles, huh? Love that name --and your dinner looked delicious.... I've never seen that gadget before---but it looks neat.... Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  12. Ginny HartzlerAugust 24, 2016 at 3:06 PM

    It looks divine, AND fun!!

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  13. H.R. BennettAugust 25, 2016 at 1:33 AM

    Looks tasty, but I've personally never liked Zucchini. The worst part was, it was easily my parents' favorite squash. XD

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  14. AndreaAugust 25, 2016 at 1:48 AM

    I love Zoodles. But I kinda hate my spiralizer. I've yet to decide but I want them to make an automated one. ;)

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  15. Endah MurniyatiAugust 25, 2016 at 4:09 AM

    Yummy!

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  16. Karen thisoldhouse2.comAugust 25, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    We love zoodles! Hadn't thought to call them that! I need that tool though! Till now my zoodles have not looked like yours.

    Have made three batches of sauce for meals and freezer from our tomatoes.. great year for tomatoes, you too?

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  17. MonkeywranglerAugust 25, 2016 at 11:13 AM

    I have a zoodle maker. It works well. Surprisingly, they don't taste bad. I will try sauteeing them next time. Previously, I nuked them in the microwave.

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  18. SummerAugust 25, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    This looks really nice ♥

    summerdaisycottage.blogspot.com

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  19. AnonymousAugust 25, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    What a neat gadget and a great way to use up what you have!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 26, 2016 at 3:17 AM

    The shape of each piece has come out good. taste of the food also belongs to the texture.

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  21. Buttons ThoughtsAugust 26, 2016 at 6:45 AM

    Yummy is right. Hug B

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  22. An Apel a DayAugust 26, 2016 at 10:58 PM

    I have one of those things. I use it some times. I forget about it a lot as well.

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  23. Terra HeckAugust 27, 2016 at 6:51 AM

    Sounds interesting. I'll have to give it a try. We have some squash at my house that I wasn't sure what to do with.

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  24. LindaAugust 27, 2016 at 7:43 PM

    Great idea! I think I'll put a spiralizer on my wish list.

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  25. Debby@Just BreatheAugust 29, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    I've been wanting one of those, glad you like yours.

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  26. Tweedles -- that's meSeptember 3, 2016 at 12:10 AM

    I would love it!
    love
    tweedles

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