Sesame almond butter zucchini noodles

Spiralized zucchini smothered in a creamy almond butter sauce makes for a quick, healthy and hearty meal.

Zucchini being formed into pasta noodle-like strands (zoodles) with a spiralizer
Ingredients
5-6
zucchini
1/4 cup creamy
almond butter
1/4 cup
low-sodium soy sauce
2 1/2 Tbsp
hoisin sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp
hot sauce such as sriracha
2 tsp
sesame oil
1/2 tsp
clove garlic, minced
1/8-1/4 tsp
five spice powder
1/4 tsp
ground ginger
2 Tbsp
olive oil
To garnish
sesame seeds, toasted
To garnish
small scallion, finely chopped
Directions
  1. Spiralize zucchini and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together almond butter, low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, hot sauce, sesame oil, garlic, five-spice powder and ginger, set aside.
  3. Add olive oil to pan, then zucchini, and cook over medium heat for 4-6 mins until zucchini is tender.
  4. Remove skillet from heat, add sauce, stir to coat. You can drain excess water from zucchini beforehand.
  5. Top with garnishes and serve.
Recipe Nutrition
Calories
335
Carbs
23.5
Protein
10.2
Fat
25.4
Saturated fat
2.9
Sodium
1067
Fiber
6.3

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