Description
This Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry is a quick, healthy dish bursting with bold flavors, perfect for busy weeknights. It offers a fresh and vibrant alternative to traditional stir fry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium Zucchini, spiralized
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 cup Bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup Carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Snap peas
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
- Optional Protein Add-Ins: 1 block firm, pressed Tofu or 1 pound thinly sliced Chicken breast
- Sesame oil, for drizzling (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Spiralize five medium zucchinis into thin ribbons. Lightly season with salt and set aside in a colander to release excess moisture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and slightly golden.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until smooth.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over the garlic-ginger mixture in the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds until bubbling and slightly thickened.
- Add sliced bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender and vibrant.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the pan. Toss them with the sauce and vegetables, cooking quickly for 1–2 minutes until warmed through but still firm.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Drizzle with extra sesame oil before serving, if you like.
Notes
- For best results, use firm, medium zucchinis. Salting and draining helps maintain noodle crispness.
- Adjust soy sauce and sweetener to your taste.
- If adding protein like tofu or chicken, cook it separately and add it at the end to prevent overcooking.
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or baby corn.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg