Summer is short here in the great white north, so every warm, sweltering minute spent in the outdoors counts. This Spiralized Grilled Zucchini and Carrot Noodles dish, tossed on coconut aminos, cooks up in less than fifteen minutes easily on the grill.
My blog is by no means a trend-chaser, but every once in a while, I come across something that grabs my attention and next thing you know, I'm inspiralized (we'll pretend that's a word).
Last year when I was hired to write a post for Produce Made Simple, featuring Zucchini Zoodles and a Spiralizer giveaway, I thought it would be neat to have one. I questioned how often I would likely use it and quickly abandoned that thought. Then the Dude brought one into our home this year and surprisingly, he/we have used it regularly, as you'll see on my Instagram feed.
This Spiralized Grilled Zucchini and Carrot Noodles dish has become a barbecue favourite. It takes about five minutes to prep, another five to grill and less than that to eat. All you need is a dish or pan suitable to use on your outdoor grill (I used a cast iron grill pan), lots of onions and garlic, a couple zucchinis and carrots and a touch of coconut aminos to toss.
The Dude introduced me to coconut aminos, which is a great 'nutrient-rich' substitute for traditional soy sauce. It's popular among those following paleo or primal diets and is made from the coconut nut tree sap. At first I thought it would impart a coconut flavour. As much as I love coconut flavour, I just couldn't imagine it with my sushi, among other things. You'll be pleased to know that it does not impart a coconut flavour and is perfect with sushi and really tasty in dressings, marinades, or anything to which you would normally add traditional soy sauce.
Once ready, these Spiralized Grilled Zucchini and Carrot Noodles were perfectly tender with a nice crunch and were the perfect side to the equally delicious charred lamb. A meal fit for any dad, wouldn't you say?
Products & Equipment Used: Coconut Aminos Spiralizer
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Ingredients
- 2 regular zucchinis
- 2 regular carrots
- 1 sweet onion
- ½ head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon ghee or vegetable broth
- coconut aminos
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Throughly wash all vegetables. You may choose to peel, if not using organic produce.
- Run the zucchini, carrots and onion through the spiralizer. A grater might also work for the zucchini and carrot, if not using a spiralizer.
- Use a mortar and pestle to crush the garlic.
- Heat a heavy-duty pan for a few seconds, then add the ghee or broth and heat. Add the onions and garlic and sautee.
- Add the zucchini and carrots and shuffle the pan over the heat to prevent from sticking.
- Drizzle with coconut aminos and toss before removing from heat.
- Top with pepper to taste.
Notes
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
I've toyed with the thought of becoming inspiralized but haven't taken the plunge! With an abundance of summer vegetables in the frig your recipe is calling my name!
I Sugar Coat It! says
It makes a salad so much fun and vegetable noodles are out of this world!
Regina says
I've been eyeing a spiralizer for a while now. I guess Konrad's dislike of regular noodles (he could eat rice every day) made me question if I could get him on board to eat vegetable noodles. I love to hear that they can be grilled though. Maybe that will be the convincing point, since he is the drillmaster around here 😉
I Sugar Coat It! says
I have to admit, this was K's doing, but I am fully on board now. Konrad can use the lodge pan or a perforated grilling sheet to cook them quickly on the bbq. So GOOD!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This is such a beautiful salad! Love zucchini and carrot noodles and they look perfect in here! So simple, healthy and delicious!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Couldn't agree more! 😉
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
I JUST bought a spiralizer, and am SO excited to use it! This looks so good!!
I Sugar Coat It! says
YAY for you!! My husband is the resident spiralizer, but I am so on board now and loving every delicious, curly morsel it produces. 🙂 Have fun with yours!!
Coley @ Coley Cooks says
This looks delicious ad great for the summer time! The colors in this dish stand out a lot in your pictures. I'm going to have to give this dish a try!
I Sugar Coat It! says
If you don't have a spiralizer, a grater or mandolin and a little elbow grease would yield similar results. So much better than potato salad (although I do love me some potato salad). 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Got to get my hands on a spiralizer! These noodles look delicious and so healthy.
I Sugar Coat It! says
It makes food so much fun to prepare!! I am fully converted. 🙂
Mama Jessica says
You are a wonderful soul, cook, instigator to eat, and be sweet,and sweeter in every way. One of these days, would love to catch up with you in person to see how your internet fame has kept you grounded and amazing.
Smiles as ever, and always.
Jessica and Taylor.
I Sugar Coat It! says
Hahahaaa...no fame here! Looking forward to meeting up! xx