Description
Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai is a delightful, low-carb twist on the classic dish that features vibrant zucchini noodles tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce. Each bite is an explosion of flavor, enhanced by crunchy peanuts and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and can easily be customized with your favorite proteins and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 3 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red bell pepper and carrots; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened but crisp.
- Add zucchini noodles and minced garlic to the skillet; cook for an additional 2 minutes until just tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and Sriracha until smooth. Pour over the vegetable mixture in the skillet.
- Toss everything together for another minute to coat well. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg