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Zucchini Pad Thai
Guys. Prepare your zucchini noodle loving selves… things are about to get even better because Zucchini Pad Thai is going to be your new go-to.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 711 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pad thai noodles
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 red pepper
- ½ yellow onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup peanuts chopped
- 1 cup assorted herbs cilantro, green onions, and basil, torn
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Place the uncooked noodles in a bowl of cold water to soak.
- Spiralize the zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, onion and carrots into noodle-like shapes.
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Add the veggies - stir fry with tongs for 60 seconds. Transfer to a dish and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Drain the noodles - they should be softened by now.
- Add the noodles to the hot pan and stir fry for a minute, using tongs to toss. Add the sauce and stir fry for another minute or two, until the sauce is starting to thicken and stick to the noodles. Toss everything around with the tongs.
- Add in the vegetables, toss together, and remove from heat. Stir in the peanuts and herbs and serve immediately.
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Notes
- This is the perfect recipe to use whatever herbs are growing on your windowsill or in your garden. Switch things out for a fresh new dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
711kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Sodium
3664mg
(153%)
Potassium
1575mg
(45%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
15025IU
(301%)
Vitamin C
156mg
(173%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 711
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 711kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3664mg | 153% |
| Potassium | 1575mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 15025IU | 301% |
| Vitamin C | 156mg | 173% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.