Zucchini the other kind of NOODLE!

So I love noodles but I don't like to eat them because I can't make them myself (time, etc.) and because of calories! But like you've seen before, veggies make the best alternatives! In the past you've seen Spaghetti Squash used for noodles and ZUCCHINI can too! It's a great way to squeeze in extra veggies and kick out those refined carb-filled noodles.

*This is just a recipe for the noodles and not a whole dish.

**You will need a Julienne Peeler like this: http://www.amazon.com/Zyliss-30700-Julienne-Peeler/dp/B0018ICHH2
or another veggie peeler/noodle maker like this: http://www.amazon.com/Merite-Spiral-Slicer-Vegetable-Kit-Spiralizer/dp/B00ISMG8N0/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1425836867&sr=1-2&keywords=veggie+noodle+maker

Be sure to add your meal into your myfitnesspal app and to weigh/measure out all of your portions!

Serves 2
Time: 20 min

What You'll Need:
6 small Zucchini (green or yellow)
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

Directions:
1. Wash your zucchini

2. With a firm grip, apply the peeler from top to bottom for the longest noodle possible, circling the whole Zucchini. Once you hit the center where you see the seeds, stop and start back on the next green side. The center doesn't make good noodles because it's so soft. Do this to all of the Zucchinis! You can use the "core" that's leftover and throw it into your spaghetti/sauce or whatever you're making or toss it!
*Should look like this:

*Leftover "core":

3. In a saute pan, lightly spray with non-fat cooking spray, place noodles and spring with Garlic Powder (Do NOT at any water or extra oil, the Zucchini is naturally full of water and it will come out when you're cooking)

4. Cook covered for about 5-8 min, until the Zucchini starts to wilt/bright green

5. Add it to your favorite pasta sauce and enjoy!
*I paired mine with Chicken Alfredo :) Adds LOTS of color too :)

1 Serving Size: 
1 cup Zucchini Noodles 20 calories
Total Calories: 20 Calories