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Spiralized Zucchini and Tomatoes

by Laura Fuentes

September 30, 2018
updated May 11, 2023
5 from 32 votes
This spiralized zucchini dish comes together with simple and fresh ingredients.
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For nights you want a quick veggie filled meal, this delicious spiralized zucchini and tomatoes recipe is both satisfying and delicious. Watch just how easy!

Like many of the recipes in my latest cookbook, The Best Grain Free Family Meals on the Planet, this practical recipe comes together quickly, literally in a matter of minutes.

image: zucchini noodles on a plate with spices and halved tomatoes

How To Cook Spiralized Zucchini

The ultimate time-saving tip for this recipe is having the zucchini pre-spiralized and ready to be used when you need it. Click here if you need to know how to store spiralized zucchini for easy use later. (It’s so easy!)

Spiralizing veggies is a great way to change up their shape and texture and they cook super fast!

Let’s face it; from time to time we all need to change things up a bit when it comes to our veggies, right? One can only eat steamed broccoli or grilled zucchini in so many ways before it starts to get old.

Oh man, I wish you saw me right now. I am sitting in the passenger seat of our rented car while my husband drives and the kids are telling jokes in the back seat, driving around Spain. We just left Barcelona this morning and are making our way down to the beach to visit my family.

Speaking of family, I love coming to Spain. While I’m far from my cousins, aunts, and uncles in distance, we all get together when my kids and I fly in once or twice a year. We are all meeting up at my uncle’s house this Sunday for a family meal. There is nothing like loud Spaniards talking about food while they eat food.

image: zucchini noodles on a plate with spices and halved tomatoes

The funny thing is that my kids are mostly used to it, with the exception of when they don’t get a joke and I find myself explaining and translating. Coming to a Sunday meal is like being in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding but without the Windex analogy.

Oh man, how did I get side tracked? Oh yeah, I just spent ten minutes looking out the window and the landscape between Valencia and Alicante is luscious and green filled with orchards.

Tomatoes grow in orchards and there are tomatoes in this recipe. See? Ok, back to the recipe. Eating a big plate of this delicious spiralized zucchini and tomatoes isn’t enough of a meal. While you’ll feel full right after eating it, you might get hungry a few hours later.

My solution? I like to add a big scoop of cottage cheese or ricotta cheese over these right before serving if I don’t pair this with grilled chicken or fish. The neutral flavor of this dish makes it pair great with everything.

Don’t have a spiralizer? Check out the 3 spiralizers I own and how they compare in this quick video. This one is my personal favorite.

This is one of those family-favorite meals that absolutely busts the myth that kids don’t like healthy foods. These recipes are so fun because they prove that when prepared correctly kids can enjoy vegetables!

Preparation is key, which is why I have spent so much time experimenting in the kitchen and creating good-for-you recipes that kids love. I firmly believe that you shouldn’t have to be a short order cook in order to stick to your own goals.

I used this idea (and more than 50 of those yummy recipes I was talking about) to create the 30 day Family KickStart Program. It includes all the recipes, support, meal plans and even shopping lists that you will need to eat whole food as a whole family for 30 days straight! And those recipes? 100% kid approved because I reimagined all their favorite meals (like pancakes) into something that I could feel good about putting on the table.

Learn more about the Family KickStart Program here and see how it can revolutionize the way your family eats!

What’s your favorite way of eating zucchini? Have you tried spiralized zucchini before?

image: zucchini noodles on a plate with spices and halved tomatoes

Spiralized Zucchini & Tomatoes

Laura Fuentes
This spiralized zucchini dish comes together with simple and fresh ingredients.
5 from 32 votes
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • Pinch red crushed pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large zucchini, spiralized

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up oil. Add the minced garlic and toast for about 30 seconds. Add in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir and cook, until cherry tomatoes begin to soften, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; mix in spiralized zucchini, toss to combine, and cover. Simmer covered for 3 minutes, or until desired doneness of zucchini.
  • Serve immediately.

Equipment

Best Grain-Free Meals on the Planet
Spiralizer

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 171mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 881IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Michelle Bailey

    July 07, 2021 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    Hubby had fun spiralizing zucchini. We enjoyed this dish very much. It was light on my belly but filling enough to make me feel satisfied before my cardio drumming class in evening. Thank you so much!!

    Reply
  2. Pam

    April 24, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I used sun dried tomatoes as I did not have cherry tomatoes, and added lemon juice. Will use fresh tomatoes when I have them in the garden. Also threw in a turnip as I only had one zucchini. A great vegetable side! One more reason to love my spiralizer.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      April 25, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Denise Gillis

    January 10, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    My first attempt at spiralizing and it was delish….i never thought my husband would eat it but he loved it.Tjank -you!!

    Reply
  4. Jordan Troublefield

    October 24, 2016 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    WOW YUM! I need to got get a spiralizer ASAP! They actually aren’t as expensive as I thought!

    Reply
  5. Porsche

    October 22, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    5 stars
    Where can I purchase the last spiralizer you show in the video?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      October 24, 2016 at 8:54 am

      Here is the link. I hope you enjoy! http://bit.ly/buyInspiralizer

      Reply
  6. Hannah

    October 21, 2016 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    Wow, Laura! This looks fantastic! Keep up the good work.

    Reply
  7. Olivia

    October 20, 2016 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    I tried making a chicken zoodle soup the other day. It was pretty good. Spiralized zucchini with chicken.

    Reply
  8. Lexi

    October 20, 2016 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    I made a Thai dinner with shrimp & spiralized zucchini as a base. It was delicious.

    Reply
  9. Jill

    October 20, 2016 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    I got a spiralizer for my birthday earlier this year and absolutely love it. I made spiralized zucchini with shrimp the other day.

    Reply
  10. Pat

    October 20, 2016 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    I love making spiralized zucchini! Definitely will make this recipe soon. Looks delicious.

    Reply

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