Irresistible Spicy Garlic Chinese Zucchini Recipe for All!

This Spicy Garlic Chinese Zucchini Recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Zoodles

4 zucchinis Zucchini cut into noodles (zoodles)
to taste teaspoons Salt to draw out moisture

For the Sauce

2 cloves Garlic freshly chopped
2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Tahini or Peanut/Almond Butter choose tahini for authenticity
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil for rich flavor
2-3 teaspoons Chili Powder adjust according to spice preference
2 teaspoons Chili Oil optional
2 teaspoons Honey or Maple Syrup optional for sweetness

For Garnish

Toasted Sesame Seeds for crunch
Green Onions chopped for freshness

Equipment

Spiralizer
Mixing Bowl
Colander
Kitchen Scissors

Method

Preparation Steps

Using a spiralizer, transform 4 zucchinis into zoodles and set aside.
Sprinkle salt over zoodles, let them sit in a colander to drain for 30 minutes.
In a bowl, combine garlic, coconut aminos, tahini, sesame oil, chili powder, and chili oil to make the sauce.
After draining, mix zoodles with the sauce and serve cold or let sit for flavors to meld. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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