Chinese Noodles Zucchini
Turn your weeknight dinners into a flavorful feast with this quick and healthy Chinese Noodles Zucchini recipe! Featuring vibrant spiralized zucchini noodles, this dish is a low-carb twist on classic Chinese-style noodles, perfect for those looking for a lighter meal without sacrificing flavor. Tossed in a savory blend of soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of sriracha for spice, these "zoodles" are sautéed with aromatic garlic, ginger, and green onions, then finished with toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil for an irresistible nutty aroma. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is an ideal option for busy evenings or a refreshing lunch. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete meal everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchinis, then use a spiralizer to turn them into noodle-like strands. If you do not have a spiralizer, use a julienne peeler or knife to create thin strips.
Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger. Slice the green onions into thin rounds, separating the white and green parts.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha to create the sauce. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the aromatic mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the zucchini is slightly softened.
Pour the prepared sauce over the zucchini noodles and toss well to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld, but avoid overcooking to retain the zucchini's texture.
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil over the noodles and sprinkle with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and the green parts of the sliced green onions.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional sesame seeds or a squeeze of lime if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9853 mg | 428% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.7 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2151 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
