Sesame Zucchini Noodles
These Sesame Zucchini Noodles are a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. They are low-carb and customizable!
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sriracha sauce
- 1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
Noodle Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, peanut butter, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Using a spiralizer, prepare the zucchini into long noodles or ribbons.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. You can also serve the zoodles raw.
- The zucchini will release some liquid. Once cooked to your desired tenderness, drain any excess liquid from the skillet before tossing with the sauce.
- Toss the zucchini noodles with the prepared sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve warm or cold.
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots, or top with cooked chicken or shrimp for a more complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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