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Teriyaki Beef Zoodles
This beef teriyaki zoodles is a delicious, healthy meal with tender beef and homemade teriyaki sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , American
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for a paleo version
- 2 tablespoons honey or coconut sugar or your choice of low calorie sweetener with amount adjusted according to your preference
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger or ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon corn starch or tapioca starch or arrowroot powder for a paleo version
For the zoodles:
- 8 ounces flank steak sliced against the grain into ¼-inch thick slices
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 medium zucchini cut into noodles using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler (blotting with a paper towel helps to absorb excess moisture)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce.
- Place steak in marinade and for about 20-30 minutes (or longer for more flavorful)
- Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
- Using tongs, add beef (but not the liquid) to the skillet
- Sear and brown for about 3 minutes, tossing often.
- Transfer beef onto a plate.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until zucchini is just tender. Be careful not to overcook.
- Stir in the beef and remaining sauce and turn cook on medium high and allow sauce to thicken.
- Serve immediately and garnish with green onions, if desired.
- ENJOY!!
- Store in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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Notes
- Nutritional information includes honey
Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
578mg
(24%)
Potassium
733mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
35.6mg
(40%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 35.6mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.