Paleo Scallion Noodles

Transform your weeknight dinners with this light and flavorful Paleo Scallion Noodles recipe, a gluten-free, grain-free twist on a classic noodle dish. Featuring spiralized zucchini "zoodles" as the base, these vibrant veggie noodles are tossed with sautéed scallions, garlic, and crisp red bell peppers for a medley of fresh, wholesome flavors. The creamy almond butter sauce, accented with coconut aminos and a splash of lime juice, adds a rich, nutty depth that perfectly complements the vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and healthy meal is perfect for busy nights and caters to a variety of dietary needs, from paleo to low-carb. Garnished with fresh cilantro and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, these noodles are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles from the medium zucchinis. Set the noodles aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the thinly sliced scallions and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook them for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the almond butter, coconut aminos, and fresh lime juice until smooth to create the sauce.

Step 5

Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently with the cooked scallions and bell pepper.

Step 6

Pour the almond butter sauce over the zucchini noodles. Toss to coat all ingredients evenly, cooking for another 2-3 minutes just until the zucchini noodles are warm but not mushy.

Step 7

Season the dish with sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using, adjusting to taste.

Step 8

Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(735.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	733.8

Total Fat 47.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5718.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 14.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 217.7mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1672.2mg	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: 57.8%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 34.3%