Comments on: Zucchini “Pasta” Noodles

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:08:19 +0000

Good evening Chesica … Yesterday I emailed the manufacture of the Red Star Nutritional yeast (the brand I use and have been recommending on my site) and asked them if their brand contained MSG. Today, I got a response back from

Florence FARKAS
Sales Specialist
Florence.farkas@lsaf.com
http://www.lesaffre-yeast.com

and she stated that their brand does NOT contain MSG… it is good though for others who choose to use different brands to investigate this if it is a concern. amie sue

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:47:51 +0000

Thanks for sharing Chesica… can you give us a link stating that? Beth, if you are still visiting the site, can you share what brand you use?

By: Chesica

Chesica — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:20:27 +0000

Hello Beth, I hope I don’t offend you I just wanted to share with you that nutritionalyeas contains MSG. In case you didn’t know and are concernedwith things of that nature. :)

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 03:14:10 +0000

Oh dear, not sure we could ever find out. :) I am not sure if she still visits this site to tell us. I would suggest that you start with a few teaspoons and work up from there. It depends on your tastes and how strong you want the cheesy flavor. I LOVE the stuff and tend to have a heavier hand when I use it. Good luck and I am sure you find the perfect balance for you Elzbiea. amie sue

By: Elzbiea

Elzbiea — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 02:36:27 +0000

Hello Amie-Sue.. Beth posted on Aug 24, 2011 regarding on zucchini noodle. She added the nutrition yeast on it besides yellow pepper, tomatoes and mashed avocado. I would like to know how much she used the nutrition yeast on her lunch zucchini noodle.

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:38:56 +0000

Wonderful Elzbiea, I hope you enjoy them! Have a blessed weekend, amie sue

By: Elzbiea

Elzbiea — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:17:59 +0000

Thank you. I’m gonna try this one ASAP. You inspire me. Have a good weekend.

Elzbieta

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:52:08 +0000

Hi Elzbiea,

Just sprinkle salt over the noodles, it will always depend on how many noodles your make. You can always rinse it off when you are ready to make the noodles. For how long? You have control over how soft or firm you want the noodles, so this time will vary. Anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours. Have a great evening, amie sue

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:14:45 +0000

Please clarify your question, I am not sure what you are referring to Elzbiea.

By: Elzbiea

Elzbiea — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:58:34 +0000

Hi Amie Sue, love your blog… Speaking of zucchini noodle.. Sprinkle with the salt and leave it there for how long?

Thanks elzbieta

By: Elzbiea

Elzbiea — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:27:36 +0000

Beth, how much tsp you use nutrition yeast on zucchini avocado smash?

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:52:47 +0000

Sounds delicious! You can spiralize most hard root veggies. Carrots, beets, celeriac root, the list goes on… make for very colorful and exciting salads! Thank you for sharing and many blessings! amie sue

By: Grandma Shelley

Grandma Shelley — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:28:56 +0000

I just bought a new spiralizer and haven’t used it yet. I’m living in Central America now and zucchini’s out of season but I’ve recently discovered chayote,(similar texture to zucchini, so I’m looking forward to trying to make noodles from them–hopefully for dinner today while my go green bread is dehydrating!!:) All the best as God continues to bless, Grandma Shelley!!

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 16:09:48 +0000

Hello Liz, it must have been a glitch. I checked it yesterday and this morning and they are working just fine. Have a wonderful weekend, amie sue

By: liz

liz — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:35:55 +0000

just wanted you to know that your affiliate links aren’t working! i tried to click through to buy some of these things but amazon gave me a “page not found”

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:43:37 +0000

Thank you Diana… these little tricks can make all the difference in how the textures turn out. Sometimes it is nice to have a crunchier noodles whereas other times a nice limp noodle can bring a better over all feel to a comfort food dish. Have a wonderful day! amie sue

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:08:44 +0000

I new to making these noodles and did not know about the salt tip! I will make them again tonight using the salt. Thank you so much for posting so much helpful information! Your website is WONDERFUL for a newbie.

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:46:34 +0000

Thank you Fran. :) I hope the site brings your much inspiration and wonderful dishes to adorn your table! Have a wonderful day, amie sue

By: fran williams

fran williams — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:15:22 +0000

Hello amie-sue,just came across your web site and sent it to my daughter ,we both think it looks great.Recipes looks amazing and the information is wonderful.The website is wonderfully put together.Thank you and many blessings for your career.
Hope one day I can do the same.Cant wait to try out a bagel :)

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:53:47 +0000

Yes, Elizabeth, it makes a thicker “spaghetti” noodle, where as the other machine does more of an angle hair style. I love these machines.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:01:37 +0000

Hi Amie Sue,
Does the world cuisine veggie slicer make the spaghetti type noodles as well as the ribbon type?

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:40:04 +0000

Brittany,
The best way to figure out the calories in the zucchini noodles is to take you zucchini, weigh it or measure it out the best you can and then use this site… http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-squash-summer-zucchini-includes-skin-i11477
amie sue

By: Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:20:30 +0000

Hey! I had a question about the caloric value. It says 28 cals for the zucchini noodles, but how many ounces or grams or cups is that? I have been trying to find the nutritional value for zucchini noodles forever!!!

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:58:25 +0000

You welcome Lisa… my pleasure and passion :)

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:42:08 +0000

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE these noodles! Love the site, too :) Thanks for taking the time to put all this up!

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:45:46 +0000

Good evening Patricia,

I used both, as they offer different sizes but if I had to pick one over the other… I like the 3 blade spiral. It holds a larger piece of veggie and it has suction feet to help give it some stability. Have a great evening, amie sue

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:06:46 +0000

Which machine is better the saladacco spiral or the 3 blade spiral…?

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:37:47 +0000

Hello Judy,
Is there Amazon on-line in Australia? Or have you looked on-line to order?

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:33:14 +0000

I can’t find one of these machines down here in Queensland Australia. :(

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:19:56 +0000

Hi Davy,
The water that releases out of them is due to the salt in the sauce recipe (that is if you don’t already salt them to make them more limp). In the future a few things to keep in mind; don’t add sauce tot he noodles till ready to serve and if you are salting them to make them more limp, gently squeeze the excess liquid off of them and then lay out on some paper towels to cut down on the liquid. I am afraid that if you dehydrated them that there wouldn’t be anything left of them. They are high in water content. :)

By: Davy

Davy — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 03:25:02 +0000

Oh these guys again. I remember when I first went raw I tried this, well making them. I made the marinara sauce which was good, but the noodles were so wet, it diluted the taste of the marinara so much. I never made it again? Any tips? Can you dehydrate them where the water is gone? and then the sauce will give them the needed moisture? haha like storing dehydrated zuch noodles in the pantry.

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:03:43 +0000

That is awesome Gabrielle. I use mine all the time! I love serving them to my guests and have them in total shock that they are zucchini which they usually reply, “I normally hate zucchini, but these are so good!” hehe

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:08:25 +0000

I was just blessed with one of the noddle machines by
my friend Sheila Shea. Now I understand why men like their tools! :) It’s the little things that make life easier. Thank you Amie Sue, now I am ready for pasta month. :)

By: amie-sue

amie-sue — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:04:29 +0000

I love zucchini noodles too! They make a great vessel for yumminess. haha Thanks for stopping by Beth. :)

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:18:03 +0000

I eat zucchini noodles about every day for lunch with mashed avocado, nutritional yeast, yellow pepper, tomatoes.. you get the picture. I don’t salt mine to get the excess liquid out.. I do not mind the crunch! But boy are they yummmmy!