Alt-Noodles

Ever see the array of spiralized veggie noodles in the produce section of the grocery store? You’re attracted, but don’t know what to do with them. Delicious, healthy and gluten-free, these veggie noodles are versatile and easy to prepare.

Beets: Roast the beet noodles in the oven at 425 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes. You also can boil them for 2 minutes, sautee them for 5 minutes or even serve them raw in a salad.

Butternut squash: Roast the squash noodles for 10 minutes at 400 degrees or sautee them for 5 minutes. These veggie noodles shouldn’t be boiled.

Sweet potato: Roast the sweet potato noodles for 12 minutes at 425 degrees or sautee them for 5 minutes.

Zucchini: Zoodles! Boil or sautee your zoodles for 2 to 3 minutes.