Light, Healthy Chow Mein Made with Zucchini Noodles
January 8, 2017
Total time:25 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
15 minutes
Prep Time:
10 mins
10 minutes
Serves:2
Takeout gets a Paleo spin with fresh zucchini noodles tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce with veggies.
Ingredients
For the Noodles:
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 T toasted sesame oil
For the Sauce:
- 4 T coconut aminos
- 1 t coconut sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 t ginger, grated
Optional toppings:
- Chopped cilantro
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Using a spiral slicer on 3mm blade, slice zucchini into noodles and place into a bowl.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add celery, cabbage and carrots. Cook 5 minutes.
- Whisk ingredients for sauce in a small bowl. Pour sauce into skillet and stir. Cook 3 minutes.
- Add scallions and zucchini noodles. Stir again. Cook 4-5 minutes longer. Finish with sesame seeds and cilantro.