These healthy zoodle recipes are perfect for people trying to watch their carbs and calories with dishes like Cajun chicken zoodles, zucchini pesto noodles and Thai peanut chicken zoodles.
There are so many different ways to use zucchini noodles, they’re great in soups, salads, stir fries and as a replacement for pasta in Italian dishes. Grab your spiralizer and get cooking!
Zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, are a great way to get your pasta fix without all the carbs. The easiest way to make zucchini noodles is with a spiralizer; my spiralizer comes with different blades to make zoodles that are thin, medium and thick. Zoodles are best when raw or just barely cooked; if you cook them too long they might get mushy.
If you don’t have a spiralizer and don’t care to purchase one, you can use a vegetable peeler to shave long strands off whole zucchini to make your own “noodles”.
I’ve collected an assortment of quick and easy zucchini noodle recipes – there’s everything from shrimp dishes to meal prep ideas and more! So many zoodle recipes to try, so little time! What’s your favorite way to eat zucchini noodles? If you’re looking for more healthy eating ideas, be sure to also visit my lists of 30 Meal Prep Recipes, 30 Healthy Recipes, 26 Healthy Snack Recipes, 36 Healthy Salad Recipes.
25 Healthy Zoodle Recipes
Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto
Zucchini noodles tossed together in a creamy avocado pesto for a delicious healthy weeknight dinner that is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan and can be easily made in under 20 minutes!
Cajun chicken zucchini noodles are a low-carb and Whole30 recipe with bell peppers, zoodles, and cajun chicken mixed with a dairy-free cashew alfredo sauce.
Cilantro lime shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles is shrimp in a tasty butter, garlic and lime sauce with plenty of fresh cilantro served on zucchini noodles!
This easy Mexican zucchini is made in one skillet and is sure to be a family favorite. You will love your favorite taco ingredients mixed with light zucchini noodles.
This cozy, protein-packed chicken zoodle soup is a keto zoodle recipe you don’t want to miss! A healthy twist on a classic favorite, this soup is a winner!
The quickest and easiest way to make zucchini noodles is with a spiralizer appliance. You can also use a mandoline slicer or a vegetable peeler to make zoodles.
Italian Pesto Zoodle Salad
A refreshing summer option, this Italian pesto zoodle salad is low in carbs, but full of great flavors. It's super easy to pull together, with a 3 ingredient pesto vinaigrette.
Zucchini noodles topped with teriyaki shrimp and broccoli. This flavorful low-carb dish meal prep comes together in under 30 minutes and makes a healthy weekday lunch at just 215 calories per meal!
Zoodles with meatballs is the perfect low carb / keto-friendly gluten free “pasta” dinner. It's made with a homemade or jarred marinara sauce and spiralized zucchini.
Fresh zucchini noodles tossed with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes make a light, healthy meal. Make this recipe for lunch or dinner, or serve it as a side!
For a healthier and hearty meal, try zucchini noodles in place of ordinary noodles. These recipes are packed with flavor and give you great reasons to have fun with a spiralizer!
In the teriyaki chicken recipe it calls for the garlic and ginger to be put in the pan to cook with chicken and peppers but then it also calls for the garlic and ginger to be put in the pot to make the sauce. Do I put half in each, does it all go in one, or does the full amount called for go into both. Thanks
I haven’t yet tried zoodles but I would like to and this recipe sure is tempting me to give it a whirl, is it hard to do this if you do not have a spiralizer?
These recipes are reason enough for me to get a spiralizer! I was holding back on getting one because I only had a few recipes saved. The first recipe I would love to try would be the Chili Lime Shrimp and Scallops with Zucchini Noodles. Yummy.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. My kids recently developed a love for “zoodles” after a neighbor made them, so I’ve been looking for new recipes to try. Thanks so much!
This looks like an all-star lineup that could keep us busy for weeks! What an incredible round up with gorgeous, delicious looking zoodle dishes. Thanks so much for sharing!
In the teriyaki chicken recipe it calls for the garlic and ginger to be put in the pan to cook with chicken and peppers but then it also calls for the garlic and ginger to be put in the pot to make the sauce. Do I put half in each, does it all go in one, or does the full amount called for go into both. Thanks
Thanks for catching that, I’ve fixed it!
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Can I buy a Zoodle recipe book? I don’t have a printer. Love too many of these recipes to write them out on recipe cards.
I don’t have a recipe book for zoodles, but you can bookmark the recipes you like or save them to a pinterest board!
Fantastic recipe. Cooking with spiral noodles is a lot of fun. Our favorite combination with zoodles is pesto. Love the earthy combination.
I tried making zoodles. I was surprised by how good they were. I like that the zoodles work well with teriyaki sauce.
Instant pin! I pinned this because I am loving zucchini more and more and cant wait to try out some of these recipes!
Zucchini is my favorite vegetable, so this is a terrific list for me! Thanks for all these recipes!
I haven’t yet tried zoodles but I would like to and this recipe sure is tempting me to give it a whirl, is it hard to do this if you do not have a spiralizer?
I love zoodles! All these look amazing!
These recipes are reason enough for me to get a spiralizer! I was holding back on getting one because I only had a few recipes saved. The first recipe I would love to try would be the Chili Lime Shrimp and Scallops with Zucchini Noodles. Yummy.
I love zoodles so much! I need to get back to using my spiralizer so I can make healthy meals.
Thanks, this is a post that I am bookmarking. Zucchini is my favorite vegetable, and I need to make all these recipes! One a day!
I bought a spiralizer but have-not used it yet. This is a great reminder, since I love the idea of healthy zoodle recipes.
I have been wanting to try my hand at some zoodle recipes. This is quite a list to choose from.
Awesome post! I love my spiralizer and this post is a great compilation of must try recipes!
Oh my. This is QUITE the list! I love the look of the Kung Pao zoodles and those parmesan zoodles! Definitely pinning this one.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. My kids recently developed a love for “zoodles” after a neighbor made them, so I’ve been looking for new recipes to try. Thanks so much!
This looks like an all-star lineup that could keep us busy for weeks! What an incredible round up with gorgeous, delicious looking zoodle dishes. Thanks so much for sharing!
What a fantastic list of zucchini noodles! Love the Teriyaki Chicken Zucchini Noodles Recipe!
This is so good!! I’ve been cooking recently with lots of spiralized veggies — my latest favorite is spiralized radishes 🙂
I don’t have a spiralizer yet. I really need to get one and make some of these zoodle dishes. I love the concept of healthy, hearty zoodles!