Keto Naengmyeon

Keto Naengmyeon is a refreshing, low-carb twist on the traditional Korean cold noodle dish, featuring zucchini noodles served in a savory broth. This dish is a perfect summer meal that balances flavors and textures while keeping it keto-friendly.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Beef broth - 500 ml
• Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Hard-boiled eggs - 2
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Radish (daikon) - 50 grams, julienned
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchinis using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler to create noodle-like strands.
2. In a pot, bring the beef broth to a gentle simmer, then add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
3. While the broth is simmering, prepare the toppings: hard-boil the eggs, julienne the cucumber and radish, and chop the green onions.
4. To serve, divide the zucchini noodles into two bowls and ladle the hot broth over them.
5. Top each bowl with sliced hard-boiled eggs, cucumber, radish, and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, supporting weight loss and ketosis.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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