Veggie Noodles with Zucchini, Carrot, and More
A quick, healthy, and colorful recipe for Veggie Noodles featuring spiralized zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper, sautéed with garlic and finished with lemon juice and fresh herbs. This light yet satisfying dish is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner and can be easily customized with proteins or spices.
- Author: Julia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 2 medium carrots, spiralized
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Prepare the Veggie Noodles: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler, create long, thin noodles from zucchini and carrots. Set aside in a large bowl.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
- Cook the Veggie Noodles: Add the spiralized zucchini and carrot noodles to the skillet along with sliced bell peppers. Toss gently and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the noodles are tender but still crisp.
- Season and Finish: Remove from heat, then drizzle lemon juice over the noodles. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like chopped basil or parsley. Toss well to combine all the flavors.
Notes
- Don’t overcook: Keep the noodles al dente to preserve their crunch and avoid sogginess.
- Use fresh veggies: The better the produce, the brighter the flavors will be.
- Dry your noodles: After spiralizing, pat the veggie noodles with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Mix textures: Combine soft noodles with crunchy veggies like bell peppers for a more interesting bite.
- Add acid last: Lemon juice or vinegar should be added off the heat to keep their brightness intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: veggie noodles, zucchini noodles, spiralized vegetables, healthy recipe, gluten free, vegetarian, quick meal