Keto Thai Lemongrass Noodles

Keto Thai Lemongrass Noodles offer a delightful fusion of flavors with fragrant lemongrass and zesty lime, all while keeping it low-carb. This dish is perfect for anyone craving a taste of Thailand without the carbs, featuring spiralized zucchini noodles as a healthy alternative.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemongrass stalk - 1, minced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Coconut aminos - 3 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Crushed red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced lemongrass, garlic, and ginger; sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced red bell pepper and julienned carrot, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
4. Stir in the spiralized zucchini noodles, coconut aminos, and lime juice, tossing everything together.
5. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the zucchini noodles are just tender, but not mushy.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a keto diet.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut oil, promoting satiety.

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