Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional Pad Thai using zucchini noodles instead of rice noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a large frying pan or wok, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until it releases its aroma.
- Incorporate the grated carrots and sliced bell pepper, stir-frying for approximately 4-5 minutes until they soften.
- Shift the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the cleared space, scrambling them until fully cooked.
- Mix in the spiralized zucchini and the drained rice noodles, ensuring everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the tamari sauce, oyster sauce, coconut sugar, and lemon juice.
- Drizzle this sauce over the noodle mixture, tossing everything to ensure it is evenly coated.
- Fold in the bean sprouts and sliced green onions, allowing them to heat through for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the stir-fry hot, topped with chopped peanuts, fresh basil, and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a vegan option, skip the eggs and use tofu or tempeh for added protein.
- Feel free to add cooked shrimp or chicken for a heartier meal.
- Mix in other vegetables like snap peas or broccoli for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg