There are four different ways to make homemade zucchini noodles, and we’ll show you how to do each one.
Our love for “zoodles,” or fresh zucchini noodles, reaches a peak in the summer when this tender and sweet pasta substitute is ideal for light dinners and no-cook meals. Zoodles made from zucchini can be made in four different ways using a spiralizer, mandoline, or vegetable peeler.
Zucchini noodles can be made with tools you already have in the kitchen or with a smaller investment (in terms of space and money) than you might think, so if you think they can only be made by people with a spiralizer, think again. Here are four ways to make zucchini noodles.
Raw zucchini that has been spiralized or cut into long, thin strips to resemble spaghetti or other types of noodles is used to make zucchini noodles. Over the past ten years, the popularity of spiralized vegetables has increased along with the popularity of alternative diets that exclude pasta made from grains.
The most common vegetable is probably zucchini because it is inexpensive, simple to spiralize, and flavorless.
Zoodles can be made from almost any variety of zucchini, but small and medium-sized ones have the best flavor overall. If all you have is very large zucchini, stop spiralizing as you get close to the seedy center because the noodles made from the large zucchini’s seeds can be bitter and not as sturdy for cooking and eating.
Method #1: Spiralizer
When it comes to making zucchini noodles, a spiralizer is about as fancy as it gets. Personally, I love my spiralizer. Even my list of the top 5 kitchen appliances for a healthy kitchen included it. It’s really simple and fun to use. Sometimes too much fun. You have no idea how frequently I ended up spiralizing excessive amounts of zucchini, forcing myself to eat the noodles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But that’s a story for another blog post.
I really like how bouncy and firm these noodles turn out. Mushy zucchini noodles are not something I’m a big fan of, to be honest. Ever since I got my spiralizer (you can see the exact model here), I started having zucchini pasta at least once a week.
I do have to admit that even though a spiralizer is pretty affordable, I don’t think it’s worth investing in if you’re not planning on making vegetable noodles often. Who needs another appliance that will be left unused for months and months, collecting dust in your kitchen? So let’s take a look at other methods of making zucchini noodles.
Video: How To Use The Cuisinart Food Spiralizer
Zucchini noodles can be made using the following simple steps:
Step 1:
Insert the stem adapter into the food processor bowl. Place the spiralizer disc holder into the stem adapter. When the disc holder is secured in place, insert the preferred disc and spin till it locks into place.
Step 2:
Make sure the zucchini is flat on both ends by trimming the top and bottom. Put it in the Spiralizer Feed Tube and push it onto the Spiralizer Disc with the Spiralizer Pusher.
Step 3:
By pressing the Power button and selecting High or Low, you can change the speed. Press the OFF button and open the cover when you’re finished using it or the work bowl is full.
Step 4:
Continue spiralizing the remaining foods after removing and replacing the food scraps on the disc and pusher.
Step 5:
Clean the work bowl and the accessories after use. All Cuisinart workpieces are dishwasher safe.
Tools of the Zucchini Noodle Trade
Almost any vegetable can be spiralized into long, thin strands that resemble noodles using specialized equipment. However, you don’t need a tabletop spiralizer to make zucchini into noodles. We’ll show you how to make zucchini noodles at home using a mandoline, a julienne peeler, or a handheld spiralizer.
A spiralizer is undoubtedly the best tool for the job if you have space to store a small piece of kitchen equipment and you’ll be making veggie noodles frequently. Both large and small zucchini, as well as other vegetables like cucumbers, beets, carrots, and even broccoli stalks, can be spiralized.
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Although there are a few different types of these small spiralizers, most of them have a very small footprint in comparison to their larger counterparts. Because most of these handheld spiralizers have a small opening for spiralizing, they work best with smaller vegetables.
A vegetable peeler with Y-shaped blades known as a “julienne peeler” slices the vegetables as it removes the skin. When noodling robust vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots, they aren’t quite as strong and need more muscle. Remember that a mandoline and a peeler will produce straight vegetable noodles rather than curly ones.
We use mandolines, a crucial kitchen tool, to slice foods into a variety of cuts. Many of them are flat, so their compact design makes storing them simple. Although most mandolines have a julienne blade you can attach for more spaghetti-like noodles, I love using one to make zucchini noodles that resemble lasagna. One of our favorite mandolines is the Benriner, and you can frequently find one there for less money than online.
You can use the same Y-shaped vegetable peeler to make wide, thin noodles that resemble pappardelle, so just so you know, vegetable peelers are great for more than just peeling those russet potatoes for dinner. After cutting off the ends, lengthwise slice a side of the zucchini. Then, delicately run the peeler along the zucchini’s length to obtain thin slices.
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A good and trustworthy (and sharp!) kitchen knife is always a good option for making zucchini noodles at home, especially if you’re not looking to buy any specialized equipment. It’s arguably the most versatile tool in your kitchen. Slice off the ends of the zucchini and then cut it into thin planks lengthwise to create zucchini noodles. Like shoestring fries, slice the planks into very thin sticks.
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FAQ
How do I make zucchini noodles without a spiralizer?
With the Hamilton Beach® 10 Cup Spiralizing Food Processor in your kitchen, you can transform vegetables into wide ribbons or noodles that resemble linguini to make wholesome side dishes or to swap pasta for other ingredients in your favorite recipes.
Can a food processor Spiralize vegetables?
- Pat zucchini noodles dry with paper towels after spiralizing them.
- Cook zoodles over medium-high heat. …
- Do not cover the zucchini during cooking. …
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. …
- Do not add salt to the pan. …
- Use a pan that conducts heat well. …
- Don’t overcook the zoodles.
How do you make zucchini noodles without getting soggy?
Recipe Tips: Method: Attach Spiralizer Attachment to KitchenAid® Stand Mixer. Attach a Spiralizer to a fruit and vegetable skewer with one zucchini section in the center. Attach fine spiralizing blade and position at end of zucchini. Position medium size bowl under blade to catch spiralized zucchini.
