Spicy Garlic Chinese Zucchini That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Experience a delightful explosion of flavors with this Spicy Garlic Chinese Zucchini recipe, perfect for a quick, healthy meal.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 5

Draining Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Uncategorized

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Zoodles

2 medium Zucchinis Spiralized into noodles
1 teaspoon Salt For drawing moisture

For the Sauce

4 cloves Garlic Finely chopped
1/4 cup Coconut Aminos Gluten-free alternative to soy sauce
2 tablespoons Tahini Or use peanut/almond butter
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Chili Oil
1 tablespoon Honey Optional, for sweetness

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped

Equipment

Spiralizer
mixing bowl
colander
Tongs

Method

Preparation Steps

Using a spiralizer or knife, cut the zucchinis into noodle-like shapes. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 30 minutes.
After soaking, rinse the zoodles in a colander, gently squeezing to remove moisture. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine garlic, coconut aminos, tahini, sesame oil, chili powder, and chili oil. Whisk until smooth.
Add zoodles to the sauce bowl and toss to coat. Let sit to marinate if desired.
Plate the noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow zoodles to drain for at least 30 minutes to prevent sogginess. Customize by adding proteins or different vegetables as desired.

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