Paleo Spicy Sesame Garlic Noodles

Transform your weeknight dinners with these Paleo Spicy Sesame Garlic Noodles, a healthy, flavor-packed alternative to traditional noodles. Made with freshly spiralized zucchini, this dish is tossed in a creamy blend of tahini, coconut aminos, sesame oil, and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes for the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and nutty flavors. Fresh garlic and grated ginger add depth, while an optional addition of tender chicken or shrimp ups the protein for a satisfying meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, these low-carb noodles are gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly, making them a wholesome choice for any clean-eating lifestyle. Garnished with vibrant green onions and sesame seeds, this quick and easy recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 3 medium (spiralized) zucchini
• 0.25 cup coconut aminos
• 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 teaspoon (grated) ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp (optional)
• 2 tablespoons (sliced) green onions
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Wash and spiralize the zucchini into thin noodle shapes, set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, sesame oil, tahini, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth. Set the sauce aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. If using cooked chicken or shrimp, lightly reheat it in the skillet for 2-3 minutes and then remove and set aside.

Step 4

Add the zucchini noodles to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, just until they start to soften but are still slightly firm to the bite.

Step 5

Pour the sauce over the zucchini noodles and toss until well coated. Cook for an additional minute to heat the sauce.

Step 6

If using, toss the cooked chicken or shrimp back into the skillet and mix well with the noodles.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Spicy Sesame Garlic Noodles!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(993.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1091.4

Total Fat 51.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.9g
Cholesterol 202.4mg	0%
Sodium 6870.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 53.6g
Protein 87.7g	0%

Vitamin D 11.9IU	0%
Calcium 2469.9mg	0%
Iron 10719.6mg	0%
Potassium 2132.9mg	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: 42.7%

Protein: 32.5%

Carbs: 24.8%