Easy Veggie Noodle and Zoodle Recipes

Zucchini noodles stand in for pasta in this low-carb shrimp scampi makeover. And you may not even need a spiralizer (the special gadget that makes veggies into curlicues). Check your supermarket produce section: some stores sell spiral-cut zucchini.

Use a vegetable peeler to turn springy carrots into a fun "noodle" side dish. We sprinkle salt over the cucumbers to draw as much water out of them as possible, avoiding the dreaded, soggy salad syndrome.

Jeff uses store-bought zucchini noodles and frozen meatballs to cut down on time for his curry in a hurry. He sautés the noodles for just a few minutes to reduce the moisture and more closely mimic the texture of pasta.

Spiralized beets add a rich pop of color to this healthy weeknight dinner.