The best recipe for Thai Peanut Zoodles
Thai Peanut Zoodles, all the flavor of pad thai without all the carbs!
This past weekend my mom and I wanted Thai food so badly, but trying to get anywhere on Cape Cod during Labor Day weekend is impossible! Instead, we went to our local veggie stand in town and created a much healthier version of pad thai!
Noah loved making the zoodles while I whisked together the sauce. The cooking time was minimal and before you know it we had a delicious meal in front of us! My mom added shrimp to hers and Noah had plain zoodles mixed with whole wheat pasta, avocado and sea salt. We were all pleased 🙂
Thai Peanut Sauce adapted from Cookie & Kate
Servings: 4
Calories: 159kcal
Cost: $15
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 4 small zucchinis spiralized
- 1 carrot spiralized
- ½ red bell pepper cut into match sticks
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 3 scallions chopped
- ¼ cup peanuts chopped
- 4 lime slices
- For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ cup smooth all-natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Bragg’s Amino Acids or soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- water for thinning as needed 1-2 tbs.
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients of the peanut sauce and set aside.
- Add coconut oil to a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add zucchini, carrot, peppers and sauté for a 1-2 minutes, until zucchini is tender crisp, but not mushy 🙂
- Remove from heat and stir in sauce.
- Top with cilantro, scallions and peanuts.
- Serve with a slice of lime and enjoy 🙂
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2731IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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As a registered dietitian and a devoted mother, my passion lies in promoting health and wellness. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, I advocate for a realistic, balanced approach centered around whole foods and plant-based eating, aiming to empower individuals with small, impactful changes for long-lasting well-being instead of restrictive diets.
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