Description
Enjoy a low-carb twist on the classic Pad Thai with this flavorful Zoodle Pad Thai recipe. Zucchini noodles are tossed in a creamy and tangy peanut sauce, topped with crunchy peanuts, and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Ingredients
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Zoodle Pad Thai:
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish
Peanut Sauce:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Water to thin as needed
Instructions
- Peanut Sauce: Mix all peanut sauce ingredients in a bowl. Add water to thin to desired consistency.
- Cook Vegetables: Heat sesame oil in a skillet. Add red pepper and carrot; cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare Zoodles: Add zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Toss with Sauce: Remove from heat and toss zoodles with peanut sauce.
- Serve: Top with green onions, peanuts, cilantro, and lime before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Toss
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
