Whole30 Chilled Sesame Noodles
Elevate your summer meal planning with Whole30 Chilled Sesame Noodles, a vibrant and flavorful dish that's both refreshing and guilt-free. This veggie-packed recipe swaps traditional noodles for spiralized zucchini and carrots, creating a nourishing base that's light yet satisfying. Tossed in a creamy almond butter sauce infused with coconut aminos, sesame oil, and a hint of spice, these chilled "noodles" are bursting with umami and crunch. Topped with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and green onions, and chilled to perfection, this quick no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a refreshing Whole30-compliant side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free delight that’s as healthy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 large Carrots
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 cup Almond butter
- 0.25 cup Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ginger powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Using a spiralizer, create noodles from the zucchini and set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the carrots and continue to use the spiralizer to make carrot noodles. Add them to the bowl with the zucchini.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and add them to the mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the green onions and set them aside for garnish.
In a separate bowl, whisk together almond butter, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, and chili flakes until a smooth sauce forms.
Pour the sauce over the veggie noodles in the mixing bowl and gently toss everything together until the noodles are well coated.
Transfer the noodles to a serving platter or bowls.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and sliced green onions for garnish.
Chill the noodle dish in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.1 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8640 mg | 376% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.4 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.8 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3517 mg | 75% | |
*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.
