Description
This Chinese Zucchini Recipe is a vibrant and healthy dish that showcases the fresh flavors of zucchini with a delightful nutty and spicy sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe can be served as a refreshing salad or transformed into a hearty stir-fry. With its easy preparation, you can whip it up in no time, making it ideal for quick weeknight meals or meal prep for the week ahead. The combination of garlic, tahini, and chili creates a mouthwatering flavor profile that everyone will love. Customize it by adding your favorite proteins or extra vegetables for a unique twist every time you make it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2–3 teaspoons medium chili powder (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons chili oil
- Salt to taste
- Optional: honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the zoodles using a spiralizer or mandoline slicer.
- Cut zoodles to desired length; if using a spiralizer, scissors work well.
- Toss zoodles with salt and let them drain in a colander for 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, coconut aminos, tahini, sesame oil, chili powder, chili oil, and optional sweetener to create the sauce.
- After draining the zoodles, gently squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix the zoodles with the sauce until thoroughly combined.
- Serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main
- Method: Raw/No cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg