This Thai zucchini noodles recipe is a quick, healthy, and low-carb alternative to takeout. Made with spiralized zucchini and tossed in a rich, creamy peanut sauce, these Thai zoodles are ready in just 20 minutes and packed with bold, balanced flavor.
Quick Summary
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
- Diet: Vegan, gluten-free, low-carb
- Skill Level: Beginner
This is my favorite spring salad recipe. You will also love my Italian Zoodles recipe along with Chickpea Orzo Salad, Barley Vegetable Salad , as well as Black Bean and Corn Salad for the light, refreshing yet satisfying meals.
I am also sharing my favorite Spiralizer. It is a perfect gadget to have in kitchen. A great kitchen helper especially to replace pasta with low-carb vegetables.
Ingredients
- 3 cup zoodles - zucchini spiralized into noodles
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup cheery tomatoes( halved)
Peanut Sauce: delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors.
- 3 tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon liquid coconut amino or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: sriracha
How to Make Thai Zucchini Noodles
- Prepare the zoodles by spiralizing the zucchini. Salt it and let it sit for few minutes while you prep the sauce.
- Prepare the spicy peanut sauce : Add the garlic, ginger, peanut butter, lime juice, coconut amino liquid (or tamari or soy sauce) and maple syrup to a small bowl and whisk until well blended and smooth. If you feel the marinade is too thick, add teaspoon or two of water while whisking.
- Assemble : Combine the zucchini noodles, carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes and basil leaves together. Toss in the peanut sauce. Gently mix everything together. Serve and enjoy!
Quick Serving Ideas
Top with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges for extra flavor. Add smoked tofu or air fryer tofu nuggets to turn this into a protein rich vegan meal. For an extra crunch, top with Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Chickpeas.
How to drain excess water from Spiralized Zucchini
Zucchinis are made up of 95% water. So it’s important get out as much excess water from them as you can so you don’t have soggy noodles. Salting them removes the excess water.
Put the zoodles in a colander in the sink. Sprinkle a little salt on them and let them sit for about 10 minutes while you prep other things. Let the water drain out. Then, just pat them dry with a paper towel and they’re crisp and ready to go.
Can you eat Thai zucchini noodles raw?
Yes! Raw zoodles are perfect for cold salads and hold their texture better.
How do you keep zucchini noodles from getting watery?
Salt lightly, pat dry, and avoid overcooking.
What plant protein goes best with Thai zoodles?
Cooked beans including chickpeas, Tempah or tofu pair perfectly with Thai peanut sauce.
Zucchini is my favorite vegetable. I love making Air Fryer Zucchini no breading as well as Zucchini Fries. For light lunches, Zucchini Fritters are excellent. Instant Pot Zucchini Bread also is also moist and delicious.
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📖 Recipe
Zucchini Noodles with Peanut Sauce (Vegan)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cup zoodles zucchini spirals or thin zucchini noodles
- 1 large carrot spirals or julienned
- ½ cup red cabbage thinly sliced
- ½ cup cheery tomatoes halved
For the peanut sauce:
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon coconut amino liquid or soy sauce or tamari
Optional garnishes
- ¼ teaspoon siracha sauce hot sauce
- roasted peanuts
- cilantro leaves and lime wedges
- Spiralizer
Instructions
Prepare the zoodles
- Start by spiralizing the zucchini. Salt it and let it sit for few minutes while you prep the sauce.
Prepare the spicy peanut sauce
- Add the garlic, ginger, peanut butter, lime juice, coconut amino liquid (or tamari or soy sauce) and maple syrup to a small bowl and whisk until well blended and smooth. If you feel the marinade is too thick, add teaspoon or two of water while whisking.
Assemble Thai Zoodles Salad
- Combine the zucchini noodles, carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes and other garnishes together. Toss in the peanut sauce. Gently mix everything together. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Benefits
Zucchini noodles are:- Low in carbs and calories
- High in fiber and hydration
- Packed with vitamins A and C
Nutrition
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This recipe was originally published on ProfusionCurry website on September 13, 2018.
Marie Smith
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