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    Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles

    February 7, 2018 By Rene 42 Comments

    Lighten up "pasta night" with these Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles. A simple dinner recipe that combines cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts. 

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    Lighten up "pasta night" with these Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles. A simple dinner recipe that combines cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts | ThisSavoryVegan.com #zoodles #veganpasta

    I know zucchini noodles are "so five years ago", but when you are looking for a lighter meal, they are the perfect swap for traditional pasta. And today, we're going to toss these noodles in a delicious combo of Mediterranean flavors.

    I'm talking cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and of course, plenty of freshly chopped garlic.

    Now, if you're not on board for eating just veggies for dinner, you could easily swap half of the zucchini for spaghetti noodles.

    There's no judgement here.

    But if you want to go straight up, full throttle, veggie delight, then follow the recipe as is.

    Lighten up "pasta night" with these Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles. A simple dinner recipe that combines cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts | ThisSavoryVegan.com #zoodles #veganpasta

    All of the ingredients in this recipe are straight forward and should be easy to find.

    cherry tomatoes - get them anywhere.

    artichoke hearts - I love the grilled ones from Trader Joe's, but you can get them at any grocery store.

    sun-dried tomatoes - again, I love the ones from Trader Joe's, but you can find them at any grocery store.

    zucchini noodles - now this one is kinda funny. In the past you had to have a spiralizer to make these noodles. But NOW, they sell zucchini that is already spiralized at pretty much every grocery store! I've seen them literally everywhere - including Target.

    Lighten up "pasta night" with these Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles. A simple dinner recipe that combines cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts | ThisSavoryVegan.com #zoodles #veganpasta

    But if you love making zucchini noodles at home, spiralizers are super affordable.

    TSV TIP: This spiralizer is similar to the one I own and I have been using it for a few years with no complaints.

    If you do decide to invest in a spiralizer, there are lots of other veggies you can make into noodles. Some of my favorites are sweet potatoes, russet potatoes and carrots.

    Check out my Sweet Potato Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce for more inspo!

    This recipe is best served immediately - zucchini noodles have a bad habit of getting super soggy when they sit overnight. 

    Because of this, I listed the ingredients to make 2 large servings (or 4 side-dish sized servings). If you are cooking for four large servings (and don't plan on having leftovers), then double up on the ingredients to make sure there is enough to go around.

    TSV TIP: If you've never eaten zucchini noodles, be sure to taste the texture as you go. I like a little bit of crunch, so I only sauteed these for about 2 minutes. If you prefer a softer texture, just double the cooking time.

    Lighten up "pasta night" with these Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles. A simple dinner recipe that combines cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts | ThisSavoryVegan.com #zoodles #veganpasta

    Lighten up "pasta night" with these Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles. A simple dinner recipe that combines cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts | ThisSavoryVegan.com #zoodles #veganpasta
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    5 from 15 votes

    Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles

    Lighten up "pasta night" with these Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles. A simple dinner recipe that combines cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts. 
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 2 large servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 large zucchini or 1 package of store-bought zucchini noodles
    • 1 tsp olive oil
    • 4 cloves garlic diced
    • 10 oz cherry tomatoes cut in half
    • ½ cup jarred artichoke hearts drained and chopped
    • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
    • 2-4 oz plain hummus
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar plus more to taste
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • vegan parmesan + fresh basil for topping

    Instructions

    • Cut ends off of zucchini and spiralize. Set aside.
    • Heat olive in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add garlic and cherry tomatoes to the pan and sauté until tomatoes begin to burst (approx. 3-4 minutes). 
    • Add zucchini noodles, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, hummus, oregano and red wine vinegar to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until zucchini is tender-crisp* and everything is heated through.
    • Taste and add salt & pepper as needed.
    • Serve immediately** with vegan parmesan and fresh basil.

    Notes

    *Cook longer for a more tender noodle.
    **This recipe is best served immediately - zucchini noodles have a bad habit of getting super soggy when they sit overnight. 

    This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on one and make a purchase I will receive a small percentage of the sale. Please know I would never link a product unless I have personally used it and loved it!

    If you make this recipe be sure to snap a photo + post it + and tag #thissavoryvegan and @thissavoryvegan!

    Lighten up "pasta night" with these Mediterranean Zucchini Noodles. A simple dinner recipe that combines cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes & artichoke hearts | ThisSavoryVegan.com #zoodles #veganpasta
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    Comments

    1. Nancy

      January 24, 2021 at 12:10 am

      5 stars
      I made the transition to whole food plant based eating over the past two years. Many of the recipes I've tried have been less than inspiring. This one is a keeper, big time. Incredible flavors, super simple and healthy. It's in the rotation for good! Thank you Savory Vegan-looking forward to more positive outcomes with your recipes!

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 29, 2021 at 9:11 am

        So glad you liked it and you are getting lots of recipe inspo!

        Reply
    2. Bernadette Morrissey

      July 21, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      Made this last night ... OMG! It was amazing!! Putting in my Favorites file .. will make again * again!

      AND ... it's easy & quick too!!! WIN-WIN!!!

      Reply
      • Rene

        July 21, 2020 at 7:27 pm

        Yay! So glad you liked it and have something new to add to your dinner rotation!

        Reply
    3. Linda

      April 14, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      Made this last night for dinner. It was EXCELLENT!

      Reply
      • Rene

        April 16, 2020 at 1:24 pm

        Awesome - so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    4. Elise

      September 01, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. My non-vegan boyfriend loved it as well! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Rene

        September 03, 2019 at 9:43 am

        Awesome - so glad it was a hit for both of you 🙂

        Reply
    5. Morgan E

      August 16, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      I have recently become a vegan, and this was by far the easiest most satisfying recipe I have made. I didn't serve it with vegan cheese and it was still incredible. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Rene

        August 29, 2019 at 10:33 am

        Awesome - this is one of my fave meals too. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Shelley Levine

      June 09, 2019 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      OMG, this was fabulous. And so easy! Thank you.

      Reply
    7. Beth

      April 16, 2019 at 9:54 am

      I made this dish this morning before I went to work. I cooked my zoodles in microwave and then put the sauce on after the zoodles were hot for my lunch. Heated for another minute and a half with the sauce on. IT IS INCREDIBLE. Co-workers so jelly! And then I tell them it's all veggies and they can'[t believe it! I put my vegan parm on it and WOW gourmet lunch.

      Simply a 5 start recipe for flavor and ease. The only thing I would change is to add some mushrooms to it because I love mushrooms!
      Well done!

      Reply
      • Beth

        April 16, 2019 at 9:55 am

        5 stars
        5 "star" recipe!

        Reply
    8. Dom

      April 12, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      My husband and I just made this. Like right now. And the only thing that got me to stop stuffing my mouth with this dish was this deep deep gratitude I felt for Rene for posting this for foodies like me who are trying to go vegan but can't give up their love for good food and rich flavor. THIS WAS BOMMMBBBB, you guys!!! Like, I got a tear kind of bomb. Will definitely be a regular in this house! (and my husband who is not vegan agrees) T H A N K Y O U R E N E ! You are making my vegan dreams come true!!!

      Reply
      • Rene

        April 15, 2019 at 7:18 pm

        You are so sweet. I'm so happy this was a hit with you and the hubby!

        Reply
    9. Katie

      February 04, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, this is delicious. I’ve always strayed away from zucchini noodles, but flash-cooking them in the key. Thanks for the flavorful, healthy recipe. I’m adding this to a regular rotation!

      Reply
      • Rene

        February 04, 2019 at 2:36 pm

        Yes! That quick cook makes them more "pasta-like". So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    10. Victoria

      January 30, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      Any suggestions on what I can use instead of artichoke hearts (Mediterranean zucchini noodles) ? I love them, but husband hates artichokes.

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 30, 2019 at 3:43 pm

        How about some roasted eggplant or asparagus?

        Reply
      • Kate

        July 27, 2019 at 10:47 am

        Hey I didn't have artichoke on hand so I used mushrooms!

        Reply
        • Rene

          July 31, 2019 at 11:03 am

          That sounds like an awesome swap!

          Reply
    11. Dejan Pavkovic

      January 27, 2019 at 4:10 am

      5 stars
      tasty 🙂

      Reply
    12. Haley

      January 16, 2019 at 6:34 am

      Such a delicious recipe!

      Reply
    13. Brenda L Dorey

      January 15, 2019 at 2:57 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night for dinner and was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful it was. Full of flavor. Can't wait to make it again!

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 16, 2019 at 8:38 am

        Yay - so glad you like dit!

        Reply
    14. Maria

      January 14, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      I agree with everyone. This was a pretty good meal and very fulling, surprisingly. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 16, 2019 at 8:38 am

        Awesome - glad you liked it!

        Reply
    15. Rachel

      August 14, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner last night and it was AMAZING. I've never thought to use hummus in a sauce and it was the best thing ever. ❤️❤️❤️

      Reply
      • Rene

        August 15, 2018 at 8:31 am

        Awesome - so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    16. Coreena

      August 07, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Has anyone tried this chilled?

      Reply
    17. Janet Dorward

      July 23, 2018 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it was delicious. A definite keeper! Thanks.

      Reply
      • Rene

        July 24, 2018 at 2:50 pm

        Yay - so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    18. Pam

      June 25, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight. Added GF pasta. The family loved it. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rene

        July 03, 2018 at 2:11 am

        Woo-who - so glad everyone liked it!

        Reply
    19. Nancy flynt

      February 18, 2018 at 6:41 am

      Where does the hummus come in?

      Reply
      • Rene

        February 18, 2018 at 7:55 am

        Hi Nancy - it is listed under step 4 of the instructions. 🙂

        Reply
        • Nancy flynt

          February 18, 2018 at 4:17 pm

          Got it stupid me it’s wonderful!

          Reply
    20. Nancy

      February 07, 2018 at 8:46 am

      HI, do you include calories for any of your recipes? Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 6:51 am

        you can always plug them in a calorie counter yourself! That calorie counter plugin that you see on blogs doesn't work on all platforms. (also a recipe like this that calls for things with a high degree of caloric variability - vegan parm and hummus, to name a couple - isn't going to have a reliable calorie count through a plug in)

        Reply

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