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Overhead view of zucchini noodle bowls arranged on a wooden table.

Zucchini Noodle Bowls

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  • Author: Leanne
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Spiralized
  • Cuisine: Canadian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Zucchini Noodle Bowls (or Zoodle Bowls) are fresh, crisp and delicious with raw zucchini noodles, crunchy chickpeas and a spicy jalapeño vinaigrette!


Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini, spiralized (about 8 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups crispy air fryer chickpeas (or use recipe below to make them in the oven)
  • 1 cup jalapeño vinaigrette
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup sliced yellow zucchini
  • 1/2 cup sliced radishes

For the chickpeas:

  • 1 can (540 ml) no salt added chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Start by making the vinaigrette, cutting the veggies and preparing the chickpeas (see below).
  2. Make the zucchini noodles by using a spiralizer, vegetable peeler or julienne peeler.
  3. Add the noodles to a large bowl and toss with half of the vinaigrette.
  4. Divide the noodles into 4 smaller bowls and top with veggies and chickpeas.
  5. Drizzle more vinaigrette over the top and serve.

For the chickpeas:

  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Pat dry and gently rub the chickpeas between two clean dish towels until the skins loosen. Pick out the skins and discard them.
  2. Add the chickpeas to a large bowl and coat with olive oil and seasonings. Spread the chickpeas out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until crispy. Stir the chickpeas every 10 minutes to ensure they don’t burn.


Notes

  1. If you don’t want to make crispy chickpeas, you can use store-bought crispy chickpeas or just use canned chickpeas (without roasting them).
  2. If using a vegetable or julienne peeler, the noodles will be short. If using a spiralizer, the noodles will be long. I normally use a knife or kitchen scissors to cut the long noodles into shorter strands.
  3. Feel free to use your favourite salad dressing, add different veggies or add another type of protein.
  4. Be sure to check out the other sections above the recipe card for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.