Zucchini noodles, also known as “zoodles” are a tasty way to get your pasta craving fixed without the gluten or carbs. These vegan recipes all use zucchini noodles for a healthy and tasty meal that won’t leave you feeling too full.
Sometimes, I like to mix my zucchini noodles along with gluten-free spaghetti or other pasta. This bulks up the dish and makes it more satisfying. You can also used spiralized carrots or parsnips instead of zucchini.
I have found that parsnips result in a really great texture, especially when mixed with other veggies or noodles. Get creative with whatever base you decide to use! The flavor is typically in the sauce and added ingredients.
Best Spiralizers For Zucchini and Veggie Noodles
While you can always make zucchini noodles with a standard veggie peeler, it’s a lot easier to use a purpose-built spiralizer. Here are some of the best options available today.
- Veggetti Spiralizer – Great if you are looking for something small and inexpensive that will get the job done. It’s manual, making it best for small portions. If you are doing a lot of meal prep, it will take a lot more time to use this. It’s also dishwasher safe which is great.
- 7-Blade Veggie Slicer and Spiralizer – If you want more options for shapes and sizes, check out this 7-blade spiralizer. It’s a manual spiralizer, but it’s more heavy-duty than the held Veggetti option.
- Bella Electric Spiralizer – If you’re looking for an electric spiralizer, this is the best option. I use this spiralizer for all my veggie noodles, but I do make a lot of veggie pasta! It can take awhile to clean so prefer to make my noodles in batches to save time.
- KitchenAid/Bestand Spiralizer Attachment – If you have a KitchenAid mixer, you may want to look into a spiralizer attachment! There are a lot of attachment options available, and this one is perfect for making zoodles.
10 Tasty Vegan Recipes Using Zucchini Noodles
Zucchini noodles, also known as "zoodles", are a tasty way to get a pasta-like meal in that's completely vegan.
Spicy Garlic Chinese Zucchini Recipe (Quick + Easy)
These spicy garlic zucchini noodles are raw, vegan, and really easy to make. They're made with chili oil for added spice and flavor. I love the way spicy sauces compliment zucchini noodles, and you can't go wrong with the flavor of garlic and sesame as well!
Creamy Mushroom Zucchini Pasta (Vegan) - Wholly Tasteful
Cashews and nutritional yeast contribute to the creamy and delicious sauce in these vegan zucchini noodles. And, the addition of mushrooms makes this dish extra satisfying.
Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups
This recipe is unique because it doesn't use "zoodles", but it does use thinly sliced zucchini for these low-carb lasagna roll-ups. And, they're completely vegan as they're stuffed with a tasty tofu "ricotta" filling.
Zucchini Noodle Pasta Primavera
This zucchini noodle pasta is full of veggies for a healthy meal that works great for meal prep. Swap the parmesan cheese for nutritional yeast to make this recipe completely vegan.
Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry with Zucchini Noodles
This tasty dish takes only 15 minutes to whip up, and it's made with frozen veggies and other items you probably have in your pantry. I also love that it's a one-pot meal so clean-up is a breeze!
Pasta al Limone
This vegan zucchini noodle dish uses coconut milk and white beans for an irresistible flavor and texture. You can add additional veggies to bulk up this dish as well. But, I find the beans give it enough protein to keep me full for a long time.
Spiral Zucchini With Fresh Tomato Sauce
I don't know about you, but any sort of fresh tomato sauce with basil makes my mouth water. This vegan zucchini pasta dish is simple and delicious. It's a great way to use up veggies from the garden too!
Low Carb High Taste Zoodles (15 Minutes, Vegan)
Low in carbs but high in flavor, this vegan recipe only takes 15 minutes to make. That's the way I like it! Add additional veggies and a sprinkle of your favorite vegan cheese to make this dish even more satisfying.
Zoodles with Arugula Pesto - A Stray Kitchen
This is a very simple zoodle recipe that uses arugula and pistachios for a unique flavor profile. Pesto tastes amazing with zucchini noodles, and it makes the perfect sauce for this veggie-based meal.
Vegan Layered Pasta Salad with Pesto
I can't get over how beautiful this vegan layered salad is. Filled with tons of veggies and topped with fresh zucchini noodles, you can't go wrong with this vegan crowd-pleaser. Talk about eating the rainbow!
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