Have you ever made noodles out of vegetables? My newest kitchen gadget love is my spiralizer. I’ve used the spiralizer so many times this week, my kids will probably be confused next time I serve them a plate of something that isn’t in curly noodles. ha.
Had you ever even heard of a spiralizer before? Think julienne’d vegetables in a split minute or curly fries as quick as can be.
For what it’s worth, the spiralizer is ridiculously easy to use and I love mine. (I bought this one after reading a ton of reviews. I’m not an affiliate of anyone, so definitely look around for a deal. I think I paid around $30 for mine.)
If yet another kitchen gadget is not your thing, a julienne peeler also works great, the “noodles” just won’t be curly.
Because I can’t stop making it, this recipe is a variation of the fantastic cauliflower sauce. I spiced it up with chipotles and pepper and my whole family (even the non-spice lovers) devoured it in no time.
We tossed this sauce with the zucchini and also poured it over chicken. I hid a small bit of the sauce in the fridge for tomorrow and I don’t plan to share it! I’m going to drizzle it over some roasted oven fries.
Just a note: Don’t expect your vegetables to suddenly taste like a plate of pasta. You are still eating vegetables after all. That isn’t what the spiralizer is about. I have a well-known love of both kitchen gadgets and vegetables. Discovering a new way to serve and eat vegetables has had me grinning all week.
Creamy Chipotle Cauliflower Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower about 5 cups small florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup milk (adjust the milk according to how liquid you want the sauce to be. ¼ cup is perfect for us.)
- 2 medium zucchini
Instructions
To Make The Sauce
- Place the water and the cauliflower in a large pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the cauliflower is fork tender. Do not drain.
- Saute the garlic with the butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. Cook for a few minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and soft.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked cauliflower to the blender. Add 1 cup of the cooking liquid from the cauliflower, along with the cooked garlic and butter from the skillet, the chipotle pepper, the salt and the peppers.
- Puree until completely smooth. Depending on how powerful your blender is, this could take a few minutes. Add the milk and pulse to combine.
- If you won't be serving this immediately, let cool and transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed. Serve hot. Enjoy!
To Make Zucchini Noodles
- Wash the zucchini and trim the ends. Julienne the zucchini, avoiding the seeds in the center. If you have a spiralizer, go to town with it and you'll wind up with a lovely pile of curly zucchini noodles. When ready to serve, toss the raw noodles with the hot cream sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY: Chipotle Lime Rice
TWO YEARS AGO TODAY: Tuscan Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon
Ange Allan-Pitout says
oh gosh!! yummo!!!
Jenn S says
That looks incredible, Mary!!
The Mom Chef says
If I was at your house, I'd seek out that little bit of leftover sauce and steal it from you, just so you know. It sounds amazing. I love the gadget too. I've run out of room for them, but I think I'd make a spot for that one. Way cool. 🙂
Big Dude says
I've never made veggie noodles but this dish looks very good and the sauce sounds delicious.
Sue/the view from great island says
I love all this! I used to have a kind of apple peeler gadget that used to do something like this, but it got tossed somewhere along the way. I'm going to check out the julienne peeler, though, that looks useful. Love those 'noodles' 🙂
Velva says
Cheers to the spiralizer! This is a great way to feel like you are eating a big bowl of pasta and getting a healthy delicious meal.
Thanks for sharing.
Velva
everydaymaven says
I am with you – I am in love with my spiralizer! That sauce sounds good 🙂
[email protected] eco friendly homemaking says
Those noodles and sauce are calling my name!!
Chris says
You have almost convinced me to try cauliflower again.