I’m not a big proponent of having all sorts of funky specialized gadgets clutter up my kitchen. So when a little while ago I heard of this Vegetti (it makes noodles of vegetables) I instantly dismissed it. But the more I ventured into the low carb foods the more it started looking appealing. A few days back I gave in and bought it. So far I can say the end results are fantastic! When I first made it, I asked my younger daughter to try it. After just 1 bite literally, she refused to give the bowl back! That’s when I knew this product was a winner 🙂

My most popular recipe to make at home using these Vegetti noodles or Zoodles is with Marinara Sauce. Any vegetables I might have at that moment also get chopped and tossed into the sauce. For today’s blog, I happened to have mushrooms and tofu. It made a great low carb vegan dish which not only is full of robust flavors, yet chock full of vitamins, fiber and protein! Since the veggies are not cooked for a long time, they retain their nutrients well also. The best part is that you do not miss the pasta at all 🙂 This is a quick make dish, ready in less than half hour, perfect for today’s busy life.

Feel free to add whatever vegetables you want to add to the sauce. For people following the Paleo diet, you can also add ground turkey, meatballs, grilled chicken or any seafood also. This is perfect for those suffering from gluten sensitivity also. It works great for those trying to reduce the simple carbs they are trying to eat for reducing weight or who might have diabetes.

The key to keeping these noodles great is that you don’t cook them a whole lot. They will remain crisp and al dente!

Ingredients:

Zucchini – 1

Onion – ½ medium, diced

Garlic – 1 large clove, finely minced

Mushrooms – 3 or 4, diced

Organic Extra firm Tofu – 1/3 c, diced

Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tsp

Crushed tomatoes – ½ cup or ready made marinara sauce or any pasta sauce

Dried oregano – ½ tsp

Salt – according to your taste

Crushed red peppers flakes (optional) — according to your taste

Fennel seeds (optional) — according to your taste

Directions:

• Wash a zucchini. Chop off its bottom end.
• Start making noodles with the vegetti or spiralizer etc. It works almost like a pencil sharpener.

• The small knob of zucchini left and pieces left are also chopped up and used in sauce.

• Then heat a pan. Add the oil, then add the diced onions, and garlic. After sautéing for a few seconds add the crushed red pepper flakes and ground fennel seeds for spicy flavor.

• Then add the diced mushrooms and tofu. Sauté only for a minute or maybe less, not a whole lot.

• Then add the crushed tomatoes, salt, oregano or ready made Marinara Sauce and cook for a few seconds only. Add some water if it is too thick.

• Finally add the zucchini noodles.

• Mix a bit and let it cook only for about 30 seconds. Otherwise they will become soggy.
• Garnish with grated Parmesan is totally optional. Enjoy!

Nutritional Content:

Total Servings: 1 bowl

Per Serving: 279 cal, Fat 13.3 g, Sodium 265 mg, Potassium 1279 mg, Carbs 27 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 12.4 g, Protein 15 g, Vit A 50%, Vit C 36%, Calcium 7.75, Iron 19%