Paleo Spicy Sesame Garlic Noodles
Get ready to indulge in a flavorful and guilt-free twist on a classic dish with these Paleo Spicy Sesame Garlic Noodles! This healthy recipe features spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy and zesty sauce made with coconut aminos, tahini, garlic, ginger, and a hint of spicy crushed red pepper flakes. It's gluten-free, grain-free, and packed with nourishing ingredients, making it perfect for paleo and clean-eating lifestyles. With an optional addition of juicy chicken or shrimp, it's a versatile meal that can be customized to your taste. Garnished with fresh green onions and crunchy sesame seeds, these vibrant noodles are quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—and deliver a bold, savory flavor that you’ll crave again and again. Perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner, this dish proves healthy eating can be deliciously exciting!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium (spiralized) zucchini
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos
- 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated) ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (sliced) green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash and spiralize the zucchini into thin noodle shapes, set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, sesame oil, tahini, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. If using cooked chicken or shrimp, lightly reheat it in the skillet for 2-3 minutes and then remove and set aside.
Add the zucchini noodles to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, just until they start to soften but are still slightly firm to the bite.
Pour the sauce over the zucchini noodles and toss until well coated. Cook for an additional minute to heat the sauce.
If using, toss the cooked chicken or shrimp back into the skillet and mix well with the noodles.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Spicy Sesame Garlic Noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 6871 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.6 g | ||
| Protein | 87.7 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2470 mg | 190% | |
| Iron | 10719.6 mg | 59553% | |
| Potassium | 2133 mg | 45% | |
*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.
