23 Best Zucchini Noodle Recipes for Every Meal
JANUARY 24, 2023
Zucchini noodles, or "zoodles," are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy your favorite pasta dishes. With a spiralizer, you can quickly transform zucchini and other veggies into long, spaghetti-like strands. Zoodles are a great low-carb alternative to traditional noodles, and they're also a great way to sneak more veggies into your meals.
From zucchini noodle stir-frys to zoodle bakes and an easy sheet pan version, you'll find a variety of delicious dishes here. We've found the best zucchini noodle recipes that make the most of this versatile veggie.
So get your spiralizer ready and let's get cooking!
No. 2 Pencil
Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles
Enjoy a delicious and healthy meal with this easy-to-follow sheet pan recipe of lemon garlic shrimp and zucchini noodles. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
501
19
18 min
TOTAL TIME
373
CALORIES
$10.52
PER SERVING
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Delish
Zoodle Alfredo With Bacon
Skip the spaghetti and try this zoodle Alfredo with bacon from Delish.com.
3
6,181
1,471
20 min
TOTAL TIME
616
CALORIES
$2.52
PER SERVING
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Vibrant Plate
Low-Carb Cherry Tomato Zucchini Noodles {Zoodles}
Cherry Tomato Zucchini Noodles are a light & delicious low-carb vegan meal with tons of flavor.
2
197
30 min
TOTAL TIME
183
CALORIES
$2.08
PER SERVING
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Cast Iron Keto
Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage
This Keto Creamy Tuscan Zucchini Noodles with Sausage is packed full of flavor and veggie goodness for a deliciously low-carb one-pan dinner!
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4,286
16
30 min
TOTAL TIME
752
CALORIES
$2.83
PER SERVING
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Beachbody on Demand
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Chicken
This savory zucchini noodles recipe is topped with pesto, sautéed mushrooms, and chicken for an ultra-low in calorie, low-carb substitute for pasta.
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1,848
872
30 min
TOTAL TIME
296
CALORIES
$3.54
PER SERVING
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Gimmedelicious
4 ingredient Garlic Chicken Zoodles
This 4-ingredient garlic chicken zoodle dish is a quick and easy meal that packs a flavorful punch! Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sunday meals.
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615
32
15 min
TOTAL TIME
490
CALORIES
$2.15
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Garlic Chicken Zoodle Delight
This delightful dish pairs juicy garlic chicken with tender zucchini noodles, all sprinkled with a touch of parmesan cheese. Simple to make in just a few steps, it's perfect for a deliciously healthy meal on any weeknight.
4
13 min
TOTAL TIME
544
CALORIES
$2.30
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
5 STEPS
1
Heat a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add olive oil and minced garlic. Cook garlic for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
3
Add diced chicken, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
4
Toss the spiralized zucchini noodles into the pan and cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
5
Sprinkle the cooked dish with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
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Dinner at the Zoo
Teriyaki Chicken Zucchini Noodles
One of my favorite ways to eat zoodles is this quick and easy teriyaki chicken zucchini noodles recipe! It's chunks of chicken and bell peppers, all tossed in a homemade teriyaki sauce and served over sauteed zoodles. It's light, healthy and the perfect way to get your take out fix at home!
13
13,943
181
30 min
TOTAL TIME
392
CALORIES
$1.73
PER SERVING
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Dinner Then Dessert
Healthy Thai Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles
Healthy Thai Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles with a fresh peanut lime sauce mixed with veggie noodles makes a perfect light meal and lunch the next day!
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171.2k
695.0
25 min
TOTAL TIME
310
CALORIES
$1.44
PER SERVING
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The Paleo Running Momma
BLT Pesto Zoodles {Keto, Whole30}
These BLT Pesto Zoodles are packed with savory flavor and crunch! An easy basil pesto plus crispy bacon and tomatoes make these zoodles a favorite for everyone in the family. Gluten-free, dairy-free and Whole30 options, and keto friendly.
5
4,894
49
430
CALORIES
$3.55
PER SERVING
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Salt and Lavender
15 Minute Garlic Shrimp Zoodles
Easy, delicious, low-carb lemon and garlic shrimp with zucchini noodles.
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21,312
1,375
15 min
TOTAL TIME
262
CALORIES
$3.65
PER SERVING
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Downshiftology
Zucchini Noodles with Chicken, Spinach and Parmesan
Zucchini noodles with chicken, spinach and parmesan are a light, low-carb and healthy recipe. Watch the video above to see how quickly this recipe comes together!
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2,869
62
45 min
TOTAL TIME
434
CALORIES
$2.53
PER SERVING
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Jeanette's Healthy Living
Chinese Five Spice Ground Turkey Zucchini Noodles
If you have a spiralizer, you can make your own zucchini noodles. You can also find zucchini noodles at some supermarkets in the produce section.
3
790
21
30 min
TOTAL TIME
241
CALORIES
$3.46
PER SERVING
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Raymond's Food
Chicken and Zucchini Noodles in Vodka Cream Sauce
Chicken and Zucchini Noodles in Vodka Cream Sauce
113
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
457
CALORIES
$2.63
PER SERVING
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Salt and Lavender
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Zoodles
These sweet and spicy chicken zoodles are a quick and easy low-carb recipe that's fresh and flavorful. Ready in 15 minutes!
2
1,637
8
15 min
TOTAL TIME
461
CALORIES
$2.11
PER SERVING
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She Likes Food
Lower Carb Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti Bake
A lower carb pasta dish that's super comforting and perfect for a quick and easy dinner!
1
11,773
19
45 min
TOTAL TIME
220
CALORIES
$1.21
PER SERVING
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Two Peas and Their Pod
Southwestern Zucchini Noodle Bowls
This easy and healthy zucchini recipe is perfect for summertime and a great meal prep recipe. Prep all of the ingredients and keep them in the fridge so you can make the zucchini noodle bowls all week!
3
4,463
43
25 min
TOTAL TIME
853
CALORIES
$2.21
PER SERVING
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Spices in My DNA
Garlic Roasted Tomato Chicken Sausage Zucchini Noodles
These Garlic Roasted Tomato Chicken Sausage Zucchini Noodles are a low-carb, incredibly delicious 30 minute meal! The tomatoes are roasted in the oven with garlic and olive oil until super sweet and juicy, and then tossed with zucchini noodles, chicken sausage, fresh basil, and grated parm!
1
925
8
30 min
TOTAL TIME
562
CALORIES
$6.72
PER SERVING
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With Salt and Wit
One Pot Cheesy Taco Zucchini Noodle Skillet
One Pot Cheesy Taco Zucchini Noodle Skillet is a healthy spin on Taco Tuesday! Zucchini noodles, enchilada spiced ground turkey, black beans, corn and creamy avocado help makeover this dish!
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174
30 min
TOTAL TIME
756
CALORIES
$3.20
PER SERVING
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Best Recipe Box
Zucchini Noodles Chow Mein
You can add chicken, pork, beef or shrimp. Just cook your protein after you add the onions and garlic. Then continue the recipe. See post for additional recipe details. We used a Spiralizer to create the zucchini noodles.
20
90,178
640
20 min
TOTAL TIME
215
CALORIES
$2.47
PER SERVING
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Sunkissed Kitchen
Zoodles Primavera
A delicious zucchini noodle dish, tossed in a creamy lemon sauce and topped with tons of fresh, crisp vegetables! You'll love this satisfying, low carb "pasta" dish.
1
2,118
1
35 min
TOTAL TIME
261
CALORIES
$1.71
PER SERVING
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Kirbie's Cravings
Garlic Beef Zucchini Noodles
A low carb version of beef lo mein. Zucchini noodles are mixed with tender strips of garlic beef for an easy and flavorful meal perfect for your weekly meal prep.
7,849
287
30 min
TOTAL TIME
284
CALORIES
$2.54
PER SERVING
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Salt and Lavender
15 Minute Garlic Lime Cashew Zoodles
These 15 minute garlic lime cashew zoodles are a super easy and healthy vegan meal option.
26
28,825
642
15 min
TOTAL TIME
484
CALORIES
$2.02
PER SERVING
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The Paleo Running Momma
Zucchini Noodles with Sausage Tomato Cream Sauce {Paleo, Whole30}
These zucchini noodles are made deliciously savory with lots of spicy Italian sausage, and a creamy tomato sauce. Quick to throw together on a weeknight and easy to make ahead of time too! It's a filling, family friendly lunch or dinner that's Paleo, Whole30, dairy free and low carb too!
8
9,977
410
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
265
CALORIES
$1.43
PER SERVING
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