Friday Recipe - Zucchini Noodles! (I know, I know.....we're on a noodle kick right now.)

Friday Recipe - Zucchini Noodles! 

(I know, I know.....we're on a noodle kick right now.)

Last week we talked about how to make spaghetti squash into noodles. Well, this week it's zucchini, and it's just as delicious. Why are we doing so many vegetable noodles? Because they're delicious and healthy and even kids will eat them! Plus, if you have a healthy base, it's easy to continuously make new recipes by throwing different ingredients in.

How to "noodle" zucchini.

What you will need:

- A zucchini

-A zucchini noodle maker, I use Vegetti, but there are others out there.

(If you can noodle zucchini with just a knife, please send me a video, because I would love to see that skill in action.)

1) Optional. You can either leave the skin or peel the zucchini like you would a potato. The outside can be a little tougher (however it's zucchini, so not much), but it also has nutrients that you are cutting out if you take it off. 

2)  Insert zucchini into the noodle maker and rotate.

Tada! You have noodles! And it only took a few minutes!

4) Steam the zucchini noodles for 5-10 minutes depending on how soft or firm you like your noodles. You can use a vegetable steamer, as pictured below, or you can always just put some water in pot and heat the noodles straight in the water. Warning: they do get soggier that way. 

(I know those aren't zucchini noodles.)

3) Add the zucchini and other ingredients into the pan and stir fry for 5 minutes on medium heat.

I normally add in a protein, like chicken, and some extra cooked vegetables, but be creative! Finally, finish with a sauce. Different oils, pasta sauce, or teriyaki/tamari sauce are all good options.

Enjoy!