Description
Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai is a vibrant, healthy twist on traditional Pad Thai, featuring fresh zucchini noodles that deliver a delightful crunch. This dish is packed with colorful veggies and a savory sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for summer nights or casual gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis (spiralized)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced thinly)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts (chopped)
- 2 large eggs (optional, whisked)
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and set them aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, tamarind paste, Sriracha, and brown sugar until smooth.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook any protein of choice until golden brown.
- Add carrots and bell peppers; stir-fry for about three minutes until tender-crisp.
- Incorporate zucchini noodles and sauce into the skillet; toss gently for two minutes until heated through.
- If using eggs, push ingredients to one side of the skillet and scramble in the empty space until cooked; mix everything together.
- Serve hot, topped with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg