Zucchini Noodles with Peanut Sauce (Vegan)
Craving takeout without the carbs? These low carb Thai zoodles recipe is packed with bold peanut flavor and ready in 20 minutes. The perfect healthy dinner idea.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 216kcal
Cost: $5
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
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 216mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g