Make this on nights when you need a quick and easy vegetable side dish and you don’t have a ton of time to spare. But most of the time I enjoy them without any topping. The ‘noodles’ can be topped with parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan. Salt draws out the water from the noodle because more surface area is created. Once the zucchini is cut the cell walls of the plant are open, exposing the water contained inside the flesh. NOTE: Do not season with salt until the end of cooking to prevent a mushy texture. Once done, remove from the heat and stir in the fresh basil and salt. Like pasta, the zucchini noodles should be al dente. The green skin on the zucchini will get brighter. The “noodles” are then added to the pan and sauteed over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until tender. To infuse more flavor into the dish, garlic is cooked briefly in the olive oil to soften and enhance the taste. The ‘noodles’ come together in 5 minutes. Garlic and basil are the primary flavors in this dish. You want the noodles to sauté quickly not steam. They’re easier to eat when they’re not 3 feet long. Avery is having fun spiralizing zucchini noodles for this dish.Īfter spiralizing the zucchini I like to make a few cuts in the noodles. It’s easy to use and you can spiralize may different vegetables zucchini, peppers, sweet potatoes, cucumbers and more.Ĭhildren love spiralizing. I’m not a gadget person but I find this tool worth having. It has a 4.5 star rating from 6,000+ reviews on Amazon. They have become so popular most stores carry them. You can make your own spiralized noodles or buy them in the grocery or health food store. After the 20 minutes or longer, squeeze all the water out with a kitchen towel. Allow them to sit for about 20 minutes – the longer it sits, the more water is drawn out. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss. To “sweat” the zucchini noodles, place them in a colander, then place the colander in the sink or over a bowl. If your zucchini are medium to large I recommend “sweating” the spiralized zucchini before adding them to the pan.
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