15 Amazing "Noodle" Dishes

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Here's a fun way to get your daily dose of vegetables: turn them into noodles. Not sure where to start? We rounded up the best, most creative veggie-noodle dishes on the Internet, ranging from a fresh take on chicken pho to a satisfying yet pasta-free macaroni and cheese. Bust out your julienne peeler, mandoline, or spiralizer — or in the case of spaghetti squash, a fork — and then dig in!

Chicken Pho Zucchini Noodle Soup
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Chicken Pho Zucchini Noodle Soup

Few foods feel more restorative than a fragrant, piping-hot bowl of pho. It's our go-to cure for hangovers, sniffles, and bone-chilling Winter nights. For all that, plus a generous dose of veggies, try this zucchini-noodle version.

Cucumber Mint Noodles With Ginger Dressing
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Cucumber Mint Noodles With Ginger Dressing

Our mouths are watering just thinking of how refreshing a bowl of cucumber noodles slicked in ginger-tamari dressing would be.

Cucumber-Avocado Tuna Hand Rolls
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Cucumber-Avocado Tuna Hand Rolls

Obsessed with hand rolls? For a veggie-packed version of the sushi-restaurant staple, fill nori rolls with cucumber noodles, avocado, and spicy tuna.

Zucchini Noodles Aglio, Olio, e Pepperoncino
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Zucchini Noodles Aglio, Olio, e Pepperoncino

When you're craving this simple, garlicky Italian classic but would rather not dig into a big plate of pasta, swap zucchini noodles for the traditional spaghetti.

No-Noodle Pad Thai
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No-Noodle Pad Thai

Traditional pad thai is delicious, but it's not exactly light. Instead, try this recipe inspired by the popular Thai noodle dish; it subs crisp, shredded radishes, carrots, and zucchini for the chewy rice noodles.

Carrot Pasta With Tahini Garlic Sauce
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Carrot Pasta With Tahini Garlic Sauce

Strands of sweet, earthy carrot take to a lush, zesty tahini-based sauce like they're old friends.

Zucchini Shrimp Scampi
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Zucchini Shrimp Scampi

All the flavors of shrimp scampi — lemon, butter, garlic, and parmesan — are packed into this zucchini-based dinner.

Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese
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Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese

Satisfy cravings for tangy, rich mac and cheese — hold the noodles — by going the spaghetti squash route.

Zucchini Spaghetti With Crème Fraiche and Pesto
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Zucchini Spaghetti With Crème Fraiche and Pesto

Want to make spiralized vegetable noodles but don't want to shell out for specialized gear? Try the lazy girl's method for shredding zucchini before tossing it with a tangy combo of crème fraiche, pesto, and peas.

Vegan Kale and Sweet Potato Noodle Caesar Salad
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Vegan Kale and Sweet Potato Noodle Caesar Salad

Sweet potato noodles and crispy roasted chickpeas transform caesar salad into a meal.

Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai
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Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai

This pad thai recipe is low-cal and ready in 30 minutes!

Zucchini Pasta With Farro, Parmesan, and Roasted Broccoli
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Zucchini Pasta With Farro, Parmesan, and Roasted Broccoli

Just because you're subbing spiralized zucchini for pasta doesn't mean you can't get your grain fix. For the best of both worlds, add a handful of nutty farro to the mix.

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
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Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Add a bit of excitement to your classic chicken noodle soup with this fun recipe.