Delicious and Healthy Zucchini Noodles Pad Thai Recipe

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Delicious and Healthy Zucchini Noodles Pad Thai Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 17, 2024

This zucchini noodles pad thai recipe is a lighter, healthier version of the traditional pad thai dish. By using zucchini noodles instead of traditional rice noodles, you can enjoy all the flavors of pad thai without the heavy carb load. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Using a spiralizer, spiralize the zucchinis into noodles.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, carrot, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  4. Push vegetables to one side of the skillet and add beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked through.
  5. Add zucchini noodles and sauce to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  6. Divide the pad thai among serving plates and top with chopped peanuts and green onions.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Zucchini noodles are a great low-carb alternative to traditional pasta noodles.
  • Peanut butter adds a creamy texture and nutty flavor to the sauce.
  • Adding scrambled eggs to the dish provides a boost of protein.