15 Healthy and Light Spiralized Veggie Noodle Recipes – One Green Planet

Spiralized veggie noodles are all the craze these days and it makes complete sense. You get all the fun of noodles but all the nutrients of vegetables. Veggie noodles are absolutely delicious and can be cooked with all your other favorite healthy or non-healthy ingredients.

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1. Orange Cashew Sesame Zoodles 

Source: Orange Cashew Sesame Zoodle

These Orange Cashew Sesame Zoodle bowls by Laura Nockett are loaded with vegetables and protein and bursting with flavor. Served cold, they can be made ahead making them a perfect weekday lunch or dinner option. Since you eat it cold it’s a perfect dish to meal prep. You can really add whatever other roasted vegetables you like to this dish.

2. Sweet Potato Noodles with Kale and Walnut Sage Sauce 

Source: Sweet Potato Noodle with Kale and Walnut Sage Sauce

Sage inspired the sauce for this dish – a creamy and satisfying concoction. Coconut milk, walnuts, sage, and maple syrup work thoroughly well with shallot, kale, and garlic to create this delightful sauce. It’s paired with sweet potato noodles as the ideal companion. This is an indulgent, fall-inspired Sweet Potato Noodle with Kale and Walnut Sage Sauce dish by Daniela Modesto that you can throw together in 15 minutes!

3. Avocado Spaghetti 

Source: Avocado Spaghetti

Let’s talk spaghetti. Synonymous with fun and, of course, a little mess. But this one is a definite mummy-approved-let’s-make-a-mess dish because it’s entirely made of a magical vegetable – the zucchini. This Doppelgänger-pasta won’t disappoint as it has all the same great flavor and fork-twirling fun. Avocado Spaghetti by Judy Moosemueller is so good.

4. Paleo Sweet Potato Sesame Pasta 

Source: Paleo Sesame Sweet Potato Pasta

Looking for a different spin on weekly pasta night? Try this Paleo Sesame Sweet Potato Pasta dish by Kat Condon! With spiraled sweet potato and a dreamy sauce, this paleo sesame pasta is the perfect meatless meal that is naturally gluten-free. The sauce comes together quickly with a whisk and the sweet potatoes are spiralized in under 5 minutes.

5. Zucchini Noodles With Spicy Kale and Walnut Pesto 

Source: Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Kale and Walnut Pesto

One easy way to increase minerals and nutrients in your diet is to start making your own veggie noodles! Paired with the unique pesto that has a spicy kick to it, you can’t go wrong with your meal. Serve with some toasted pine nuts for an extra nutty, crunchy flavor! These Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Kale and Walnut Pesto by Linda Wagner is fantastic.

6. 10-Minute Raw Curry Zoodles 

Source: 10 Minute Raw Curry Zoodles

How does a brimming bowl full of fresh zucchini noodles doused in a creamy cashew curry sauce sound? No stovetop, no oven, no cooking, and 10 minutes from the fridge to your plate. Doesn’t get better than that. These 10-Minute Raw Curry Zoodles by Jordan and Clark Cord are delectable.

7. Cauliflower Zucchini Noodle Alfredo 

Source: Cauliflower Zoodle Alfredo

Just remember to eat a huge bowl of this stuff to be totally happy and full. A 1-zucchini dish just won’t do it for this one! This Cauliflower Zoodle Alfredo by Marina Yanay-Triner is incredible!

8. Spicy Lentil Mushroom Sauce Over Zucchini Noodles 

Source: Spicy Lentil Mushroom Sauce Over Zucchini Noodles

Who said it should be complicated or expensive to eat delicious, healthy, and tummy-friendly food ? This Spicy Lentil Mushroom Sauce Over Zucchini Noodles recipe by Jenny Mustard has only seven ingredients and it’s super quick to throw together. It’s the perfect dish for during the week when you’re pressed for time, but it’s super-delicious in all its simplicity.

9. Spicy Tahini Tomato Spiralized Zucchini Salad 

Source: Spicy Tahini Tomato Spiralized Zucchini Salad

Spiralized veggies are wonderful for when you want something tasty and easy to make. Plus, they look so pretty! In this Spicy Tahini Tomato Spiralized Zucchini Salad by Harriet Emily, zucchini, carrots, and cucumbers are ribboned and topped with a dollop of lentils and a zesty tomato tahini dressing. Top this dish with pumpkin seeds for an added crunch!

10. Sweet Potato Noodles with Garlic Cashew Cream 

Source: Sweet Potato Noodles with Garlic Cashew Cream, Kale, and Mushrooms

These Sweet Potato Noodles with Garlic Cashew Cream, Kale, and Mushrooms by Christine Zulkosky are hearty and decadent, but without the guilt! The creamy cashew sauce is quick and easy to prepare, and when combined with kale and mushrooms makes for a delicious and filling vegan dish. To top it all off, the sweet potato noodles make this recipe gluten-free and ready to be enjoyed.

11. Sweet Potato Spaghetti With Olive Toasted Oats 

Source: Sweet Potato Spaghetti with Olive Toasted Oats

Warm olives with some oregano, lemon zest, and Italian seasoning blend. Can you smell it from here? Then you mix up the pasta with some dark green veggies — just your standard broccoli and spinach, nothing fancy. Pour on a big spoonful of your favorite tomato sauce, or maybe just some crushed tomatoes. Sprinkle the oats over top, along with a happy generous drizzle of good olive oil. Dive in and slurp up this Sweet Potato Spaghetti with Olive Toasted Oats dish by Annie McGee.

12. Zoodle Pad Thai 

Source: Vegetable Noodle Pad Thai

This Vegetable Noodle Pad Thai by Tiana Haines provides a low-carb alternative to regular pad Thai. The homemade peanut sauce adds such a wholesome, spicy, and delicious flavor that complements the cool, crisp noodles. This dish just goes to show you that even with minimal ingredients, you can have a meal that’s full-flavored and delicious.

Still hungry?  Make sure to check out our Pasta Archives for more scrumptious noodle recipes!

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