Description
Enjoy this vibrant Chinese Zucchini Recipe that’s healthy and easy to make! Try it today for a delicious side or main meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 zucchinis (spiralized)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2–3 teaspoons chili powder (to taste)
- Salt (for draining)
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into zoodles using a spiralizer or mandoline slicer.
- Toss zoodles with salt and let sit in a colander for 30 minutes to drain excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, coconut aminos, tahini, sesame oil, chili powder, and mix well.
- After draining the zoodles, gently squeeze out any remaining moisture and add them to the sauce mixture.
- Toss to coat the zoodles evenly with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider incorporating cooked chicken or tofu into the dish. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili powder to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy zoodles raw for maximum crunch or lightly sauté them for a warm dish.