8 Healthy Veggie-Noodle Recipes Made with a Spiralizer (2024)

Oct142016

Whether it's a simple handheld version (like the standard Veggetti) or a versatile tabletop variety (Veggetti Pro!), veggie spiralizers offer an insanely easy way to crank out low-calorie noodles. Grab some zucchini, yellow squash, cucumbers, and even apples... Let's SPIRALIZE!

8 Healthy Veggie-Noodle Recipes Made with a Spiralizer (1)

Z'paghetti Girlfredo

1/2 of recipe (about 2 cups): 247 calories, 8g total fat (4g sat. fat), 789mg sodium, 30g carbs, 9.5g fiber, 18.5g sugars, 20.5g protein

SmartPoints® value 4*

This isn't a bowl of zucchini noodles coated in some crazy cream sauce. For this dish, we made a phenomenal creamy white sauce with cauliflower as the base! So if you're looking for a way to make a big bowl of veggies taste like an Italian feast, here it is. (Wanna take it up a notch? Try this Avocado Z'paghetti Girlfredo.)

Zucchini So Low Mein with Chicken

1/2 of recipe (about 2 1/4 cups): 277 calories, 6.5g total fat (1g sat. fat), 633mg sodium, 24g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 15.5g sugars, 34g protein

SmartPoints® value 4*

Once upon a time, we made lo mein with tofu shirataki noodles. But once we discovered zucchini noodles, we knew we needed another version! Slender strands of squash are the perfect Asian-noodle swap. Think of this recipe the next time you start eyeballing that drawer full of takeout menus. And for more slimmed-down Chinese food, try our Cold Sesame Zucchini Noodles and Zucchini-Noodle & Shrimp Stir-Fry.

Slow-Cooker Veggie-Noodle Soup

1/6th of recipe (about 1 1/3 cups): 56 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 701mg sodium, 10g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 4.5g sugars, 3g protein

SmartPoints® value 0*

That's right: Only about 50 calories in each heaping serving of thisyummy soup! When you want something that's going to satisfy your nagging hunger but won't spoil your appetite, this soup is ideal. And since it's prepared in a slow cooker, it practically makes itself. If it's chicken noodle soup you're after, we've got a recipe for that too.

Chicken Sausage 'n Spiralized Veggies

1/2 of recipe (about 1 3/4 cups): 266 calories, 9.5g total fat (3.5g sat. fat), 848mg sodium, 23.5g carbs, 6g fiber, 12.5g sugars, 23g protein

SmartPoints® value 4*

Zucchini noodles are spectacular, but if you want to really fool your brain into thinking you're eating standard spaghetti, try yellow summer squash instead! The chicken sausage in this dish makes the whole bowlful of veggies taste incredible. (Pescetarians: Please enjoy these shrimp-topped veggie noodles.)

Go Greek Cucumber-Noodle Salad

1/6th of recipe (about 1 1/4 cups): 92 calories, 4g total fat (1g sat. fat), 321mg sodium, 10.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 6g sugars, 3.5g protein

SmartPoints® value 2*

Let's cool things down for a bit… as in cool as a cucumber. We love Greek salads, and this recipe is a really fun way to enjoy those classic flavors. Throw in some tomatoes, feta, black olives... We're getting hungry just thinking about it! Keep a big batch in your fridge for unexpected snack attacks.

Zucchini-Noodle Pad Thai

1/2 of recipe (about 2 cups): 260 calories, 8.5g total fat (1g sat. fat), 657mg sodium, 25.5g carbs, 6g fiber, 15g sugars, 23g protein

SmartPoints® value 4*

Pad Thai is popular for a reason. The sweet, salty, tangy noodles are basically irresistible. The usual calorie count, though? Not so great. Our DIY version is low in calories, and all the ingredients are supermarket staples. Double score!

Z'paghetti Primavera

1/2 of recipe (about 2 cups): 216 calories, 11g total fat (4g sat. fat), 624mg sodium, 20g carbs, 5.5g fiber, 11.5g sugars, 13.5g protein

SmartPoints® value 4*

The bright colors might have you thinking of springtime, but this recipe is a year-round must-make. No decadent sauce needed; this dish gets its flavor from the fresh veggies, garlic, and Parmesan cheese! Simple and classic.

Spiralized Apple Pie

1/2 of recipe (about 2/3 cup): 101 calories, 0g total fat (0g sat. fat), 78mg sodium, 26g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 17.5g sugars, 0.5g protein

SmartPoints® value 1*

People, this is a dessert recipe made with apple noodles! It requires a tabletop spiralizer, but recipes like this make those magical contraptions worth the investment. Healthy dessert never looked so fun and tasted so good!

Chew on this:

Today, October 14th, is National Dessert Day. If you don't have a spiralizer for the above apple pie, here are MANY more ways to celebrate!

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FAQs

What vegetables are good for spiralizer noodles? ›

Although the flavors of zucchini, summer squash, carrots, and butternut squash work best with our recipes, vegetables like beets, celery root, cucumbers, parsnips, rutabaga, and sweet potatoes can also be successfully spiralized.

What vegetable makes the best noodles? ›

Here are some of the best vegetables for spiralling:
  • Zoodles (zucchini noodles)
  • Coodles (carrot noodles)
  • Swoodles (sweet potato noodles)
  • Squoodles (squash noodles)
  • Boodles (broccoli stem noodles)
  • Poodles (parsnip noodles)
  • Toodles (turnip noodles)
Jun 22, 2017

What are the top 5 vegetables that people Spiralize? ›

Try Spiralizing These 5 Vegetables
  1. Kohlrabi. Kohlrabi may look funny, but when eaten raw it has a refreshing flavor with a mild, peppery bite. ...
  2. Beets. I'll happily eat beets every which way, although I especially love them as noodles. ...
  3. Broccoli. ...
  4. Carrots. ...
  5. Sweet Potato.
May 1, 2019

Are vegetable spiralizers worth it? ›

Spiralizing is an easy way to get more veggies into your diet and doing so will save you time in the kitchen – always a lovely bonus. If you're celiac or gluten-free (as I am) or simply avoiding grains, vegetable noodles make for delicious and nutritious meals replacing beige pasta with all the colors of the rainbow.

Can you spiralize an onion? ›

Spiralizing onions is great for a few reasons: It's easy and quick, Onions don't leave much residue on the spiralizer, so it's a breezy cleanup, It uses more of the onion, so there's less waste, and.

How healthy are veggie noodles? ›

Veggie pasta (zucchini, spaghetti squash, eggplant and butternut squash) Whether ribboned, shredded, scraped or julienned, freshly made vegetable-based pasta is an excellent way to boost your veggie intake and reduce carbs. “If you're aiming for fewer carbohydrates and calories, try veggie pastas,” Thayer said.

What are the most healthiest noodles to eat? ›

6 Healthy Noodles You Should Be Eating, According to a Dietitian
  • Whole-Wheat Pasta.
  • Chickpea Pasta.
  • Veggie Noodles.
  • Red Lentil Pasta.
  • Soba Noodles.
  • White Pasta.
Jul 13, 2023

What are the miracle vegetables? ›

Moringa is a type of leafy vegetable that is grown in South Africa. Used in cooking and smoothies, it can be easily added to a wide variety of recipes, greatly increasing their nutritional content. It makes an excellent ingredient for cooking as it tastes like spinach.

What fruit is best to spiralize? ›

What fruits can I spiralize? Apples and pears are perfect for spiralising (and they are both available in your Fruit People fruit deliveries in Dublin) as they are far firmer and much less juicy than, say, citrus fruits.

Can you spiralise a cucumber? ›

Use a spiralizer to spiralize the cucumbers. Set in a strainer over a bowl to allow some of the water from the cucumber to drip out.

What can I add to noodles to make them tasty? ›

10 Quick Ways To Seriously Upgrade Your Instant Noodles
  1. You won't cook instant ramen the same way again.
  2. Sliced Cheese (Italy)
  3. Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce (Japan)
  4. Garlic and Soy Sauce (China)
  5. Canned meat.
  6. Frozen vegetables (India)
  7. Stir Fry Instant Noodles (Indonesia)
Sep 24, 2023

What can I add to noodles for more flavor? ›

Add some heat with a spicy condiment, or depth with a cooking sauce or oil.
  1. Sriracha.
  2. Chilli sauce.
  3. Hot sauce.
  4. Tamarind sauce.
  5. Soy sauce.
  6. Fish sauce.
  7. Sesame oil.
Nov 24, 2022

What can I put on noodles if I don't have anything? ›

Cheese is an excellent way to add flavor to your pasta without having to rely on sauce. Try mixing your angel hair pasta with goat cheese, and toss in sun-dried tomatoes to make an amazing meal with just a few ingredients. Garlic butter is a terrific way to season all types of noodles.

Can you put carrots in a spiralizer? ›

If you are having trouble finding large enough carrots for the spiralizer, try subbing in zucchini noodles – they'll work great as well, just let them sit a bit longer so they can soften up. That's all I have in regards to today's recipe!

Are noodles with vegetables healthy? ›

Adding vegetables to instant noodles is a great way to make them healthier and more nutritious. The choice of vegetables to add to the dish depends on personal taste, but some vegetables stand out for their nutritional quality and flavor.

Can you put cabbage in a spiralizer? ›

You can slice an entire cabbage head at once. Trim the stem at the base and attach it to the crank side of your spiralizer, while pointing the top of the head toward the blade. With some pressure toward the blade, slowly start turning the crank to spin the cabbage into the blade.

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