Zucchini Noodles with Sesame‑Ginger Peanut‑Free Sauce
Spiralized zucchini tossed in a silky sesame‑ginger sauce flavored with coconut aminos and lime, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes(optional)
- to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Spiralize the zucchini into noodles; set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl whisk together sesame oil, coconut aminos, ginger, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt.
- 3
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat; add zucchini noodles and sauté 2‑3 minutes until just tender.
- 4
Pour the sauce over the noodles, toss to coat, and cook another minute.
- 5
Transfer to plates, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and optional red pepper flakes, and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
180
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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