Description
Light, healthy, and packed with flavor—this zucchini noodle stir-fry with colorful veggies is the perfect low-carb, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dinner ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp sesame oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
For Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Crushed peanuts or cashews (optional)
Instructions
- Spiralize Zucchini: Spiralize the zucchinis and set them on paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
- Chop Veggies: Slice the bell peppers, julienne the carrot, and prep the snap peas and broccoli.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- Stir-Fry Veggies: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then add all vegetables except zucchini. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add Sauce: Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well to coat the vegetables.
- Cook Zoodles: Add zucchini noodles and toss gently. Cook for 2–3 minutes, just until tender but not soggy.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat and top with sesame seeds, green onions, and other garnish of choice.
Notes
- Don’t Overcook Zoodles: Just a couple minutes is enough. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Salting Zoodles: Lightly salt zucchini and let them sit for 5–10 minutes to remove excess water before stir-frying.
- Customize Veggies: Use what you have—mushrooms, spinach, baby corn, or kale work great.
- Protein Add-ins: Top with grilled tofu, shrimp, edamame, or tempeh for a fuller meal.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Store sauce and veggies separately for best texture when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: v