Zucchini Somen

Zucchini Somen is a refreshing and light low-carb twist on traditional Japanese noodles, featuring spiralized zucchini as a base. Tossed with a savory sesame-soy dressing, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium (approximately 400g)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (9g)
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer or julienne peeler to create thin noodle-like strands.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
3. Sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger in the skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the spiralized zucchini to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
5. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
6. Pour the sauce over the zucchini noodles and toss well to combine, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C and potassium from zucchini.

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