Description
Experience the delightful flavors of our Chinese Zucchini Recipe, a refreshing and nutritious addition to your meals. This dish combines the crispness of zucchini noodles with a savory sauce made from tahini, garlic, and chili for a quick yet satisfying experience. Whether you’re looking for a healthy side dish or a light main course, this recipe adapts beautifully to various dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free options. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, each serving bursts with flavor and health benefits. Ready in just 35 minutes, you’ll be craving this zesty and wholesome dish time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
- 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2–3 teaspoons medium or mild chili powder (add to your taste)
- 2 teaspoons chili oil
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchinis into noodles; cut them to preferred length.
- Toss zoodles with salt in a colander; let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tahini, garlic, coconut aminos, sesame oil, chili powder, and honey/maple syrup.
- Squeeze excess moisture from zoodles before adding to the sauce.
- Mix zoodles into the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Raw/Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg