Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles are easy and healthy with veggie noodles in mouthwatering Thai peanut sauce.
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- Zucchini is packed with many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has a high fiber content and a low calorie count. Health Benefits of Zucchini.
- Carrots contain many nutrients, including beta carotene and antioxidants, that may support your overall health as part of a nutrient-rich diet. How Nutritious Are Carrots?
- Cilantro contains high levels of nutrients, antioxidants, and antifungal properties.
- Unsalted dry roasted peanuts.
- Thai Zucchini Sauce: creamy peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
How to make this Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles Recipe:
- Cook zucchini noodles and carrots
In a small mixing bowl, add in all sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust, if needed. Set aside. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once skillet is hot, add zucchini noodles and carrots. Cook until water releases and zucchini are just cooked (tender but still crisp). Stir regularly.
- Add the sauce and garnish
Add the sauce and toss noodles and carrots in sauce until evenly coated. Cook for another 1 – 2 minutes, stir regularly. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts before serving.
Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles: Frequently Asked Questions
While zucchini noodles are best when freshly prepared, you can spiralize the zucchini and make the peanut sauce in advance. Combine them just before serving to maintain the noodles’ crispness.
Add grilled chicken, tofu, shrimp, or edamame to increase the protein content of the dish. These additions complement the flavors of the peanut sauce.
Absolutely! You can add a variety of vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli to enhance the color and nutritional profile of the dish.
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Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini (spiralized)
- 2 carrots (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons unsalted dry roasted peanuts
Thai Zucchini Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add in all sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust, if needed. Set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Once skillet is hot, add zucchini noodles and carrots. Cook until water releases and zucchini are just cooked (tender but still crisp). Stir regularly.
- Add the sauce and toss noodles and carrots in sauce until evenly coated. Cook for another 1 – 2 minutes, stir regularly. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts before serving.
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