Kuy Teav with Zoodles

Kuy Teav with Zoodles is a refreshing and low-carb twist on the traditional Thai noodle soup, featuring spiralized zucchini as a healthy substitute for rice noodles. This dish is packed with aromatic flavors from herbs and spices, making it a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Chicken breast - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Thai chili - 1, sliced (optional)
• Bean sprouts - 1/2 cup
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Salt and pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a splash of oil.
2. Add the minced garlic and sliced shallots, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the pot and cook until no longer pink, around 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add the spiralized zucchini to the broth, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until just tender.
7. Remove from heat and ladle the soup into bowls.
8. Top each bowl with bean sprouts, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and Thai chili if using.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Kuy Teav with Zoodles!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in protein from chicken and packed with vitamins from fresh vegetables.

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