I like Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles aka Zoodles. It makes a great meal for someone like me who is not a big fan of salads. I don’t mind eating some cucumber and carrots as a side dish occasionally. Somehow, I have never been able to enjoy salads-and it is not for lack of trying. I love cooked vegetables (crunchy, but cooked), so I’m always on the lookout for new vegetarian recipes that are cooked, not raw.
Eat more veggies!
As a result of my gout attack last year (read my story here), I gave up eating meat almost completely. I do eat fish and chicken occasionally. In a matter of a few weeks, my diet transformed from being 50% vegetarian to 90% vegetarian. I’ve been on this diet for a couple of years now. It has had a tremendous impact on my uric acid levels. Not just that, I lost about 10 pounds in just a few weeks. Now this is a big deal considering I have maintained the same weight for over a decade!
Go easy on those grains….
Along with getting most of the meat out of my diet, I’ve made regular attempts at cutting out grains. This makes my diet more balanced. My family loves rice, and that has influenced my diet. It is a challenge to wean myself completely off a grain-based diet! From zero grain-free meals, I’ve now moved to about 3 grain-free meals a week. I only eat brown rice and whole grains, but they are still grains.
Making Zucchini Noodles with Spiralizer
Stir-Fry Zucchini Noodles
Undoubtedly, this is a simple, yet delectable stir fry. Zucchini is versatile, with its tender neutral and subtly sweet flavor. It doesn’t just taste good, its nutritional benefits are also impressive. You don’t need to peel the zucchini before cooking-its dark green skin is very thin and helps it hold its shape.
Spiralizer
The noodles are made using a spiralizer, a neat contraption that takes a long, slender zucchini squash and transforms it into thin long spirals that resembles angel hair pasta. I use a handheld device called Oxo Good Grips and it gets the job done in an short amount of time. There is also a slightly more heavy-duty spiralizer if you like something more sturdy: try the Spiralizer Ultimate 7 Strongest.
Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds add a nice flavor to this dish. I personally think sesame oil is too strongly flavored but if you’re a fan, use it in place of coconut oil. Lastly, if you really like to spice this dish up, add some heat with cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did!
Check out some of our other grain free dishes and stir fry recipes:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Vegetable Masala Omelet with Guacamole
- Forbidden Rice Stir Fry
- Easy Colored Peppers & Mushroom Stir Fry
- Broccoli-Corn Stir Fry
- Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry
- Stir-Fry Sprouts and Vegetables
If you want to lose weight fast, zucchini has a very low score on the glycemic index. Zucchini has a high-water percentage, it is low in calories, carbs and sugars. It is high in essential nutrients like potassium, manganese, and antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin A.
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Stir-Fry Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Zucchini - Spiralized Zoodles
- 1/2 Cup Carrots - Grated
- 1 Cup Brussels Sprouts - Cut to small pieces
- 1/4 Cup Onion - Sliced
- 1 Tbsp Ginger - Fresh, minced
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil - Cold pressed
- 1 Tbsp Tamari Sauce - Gluten free
Instructions
- Add oil to pan. When it's hot, add onion, ginger, sesame seeds and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes
- Add Brussels sprouts, carrots and stir well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes
- Add zucchini noodles, stir well, cook for 5 minutes (make sure the moisture evaporates). Add tamari sauce and mix well
- Transfer to serving bowl and serve hot (you can drain out excess tamari sauce). If you like it spicy, sprinkle red pepper flakes
