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Pan Fried Sesame Butternut Squash Noodles

These Sesame Butternut Squash Noodles are super simple and extremely healthy! Pan fried noodles with onion, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 515 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and julienned
  • 12 oz. butternut squash noodles spiralized
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 clove garlic minced
sauce:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 2 scallions sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup salted peanuts chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Saute onion 2 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant.
  2. Add in red bell pepper, butternut squash noodles and, a little salt and pepper. Continually stir for the first minute to coat with residual oil in the pan. Cook another two minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. While squash noodles cook, whisk ingredients for sauce together in a small bowl.
  4. Pour sauce over noodles in the hot pan and stir to coat noodles in the sauce as it begins to thicken. Continue cooking until butternut squash noodles are cooked to your liking.
  5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with scallions, cilantro, and peanuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 515kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 1716mg (72%) Potassium 1068mg (31%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 20200IU (404%) Vitamin C 116.6mg (130%) Calcium 153mg (15%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 515

% Daily Value*

Calories 515kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 1716mg 72%
Potassium 1068mg 23%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 20200IU 404%
Vitamin C 116.6mg 130%
Calcium 153mg 15%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.