If you have been trying to eat cut those carbs but you succumb to the temptation of pasta, you must be wanting that perfect dish which brings together health and taste… Get ready to welcome Zoodles into your life!

 

What is it?

Zucchini Noodles, is essentially spiralized summer squash, which is made to look like ribbons of pasta.

 

What are the benefits?

The dish is healthy, gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, and totally unprocessed. It’s a great way to increase the intake of vegetables in your diet, as well as other vitamins and nutrients which processed pasta cannot give you. And if you’re feeding this to kids who are picky about vegetables – nothing like it!

 

How is it a good replacement to pasta?

Well, consider this.

1 cup of cooked pasta = 221 calories = 43g Carbs.

1 cup of Zoodles = 25 calories = 4.6g carbs & ton of additional nutrients!

Need we say more?

 

How do you make Zoodles?

Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini. Place the zucchini between the spiked handle end and the blade, then turn the handle and voila! You now have beautiful ribbons of zoodles.

 

How do you serve the Zoodles?

Zoodles can be eaten raw, they can be lightly steamed, they can be seasoned with olive oil or they can be added to a sauce with vegetables… The possibilities are endless (and delicious!) You can also add some extra protein by topping it with eggs or chicken, making it all the more beneficial.

And while it might taste different from pasta, just remember – we can also eat with our eyes! 😉

 

Reference:

http://www.ditchthecarbs.com/2015/09/21/what-are-zoodles/