Description
This Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry is everything you want in a quick, healthy dinner crisp-tender zoodles tossed with colorful veggies in a savory stir fry sauce. It’s light, bold, and comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect low-carb weeknight meal that tastes better than takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1/4 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped scallions, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, lime wedges
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchinis and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let rest for 10 minutes, then pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil, then sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, carrot, and onion. Stir fry for 2–3 minutes until veggies begin to soften.
- Add zucchini noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss to combine and cook for another 2–3 minutes until zoodles are just tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with scallions, sesame seeds, or lime if desired.
Notes
Salt and drain your zoodles to prevent a watery stir fry. Stir fry over high heat and avoid overcooking for the best texture. Add shrimp, chicken, or tofu for a protein boost. Customize the sauce with chili paste, hoisin, or peanut butter to match your flavor cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg