Chinese Noodles Zucchini

Turn your weeknight dinners into a flavorful feast with this quick and healthy Chinese Noodles Zucchini recipe! Featuring vibrant spiralized zucchini noodles, this dish is a low-carb twist on classic Chinese-style noodles, perfect for those looking for a lighter meal without sacrificing flavor. Tossed in a savory blend of soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of sriracha for spice, these "zoodles" are sautéed with aromatic garlic, ginger, and green onions, then finished with toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil for an irresistible nutty aroma. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is an ideal option for busy evenings or a refreshing lunch. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete meal everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• 3 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the zucchinis, then use a spiralizer to turn them into noodle-like strands. If you do not have a spiralizer, use a julienne peeler or knife to create thin strips.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger. Slice the green onions into thin rounds, separating the white and green parts.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha to create the sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 6

Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the aromatic mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the zucchini is slightly softened.

Step 7

Pour the prepared sauce over the zucchini noodles and toss well to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld, but avoid overcooking to retain the zucchini's texture.

Step 8

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil over the noodles and sprinkle with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and the green parts of the sliced green onions.

Step 9

Remove from heat and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional sesame seeds or a squeeze of lime if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(968.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	709.6

Total Fat 36.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.0g
Cholesterol 1.0mg	0%
Sodium 9853.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 65.7g
Protein 16.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 199.3mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 2151.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.1%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 45.8%