Phở Xào

Phở Xào is a flavorful Vietnamese stir-fried noodle dish that combines tender meat with fresh vegetables in a savory sauce, all while keeping carbs low. This version substitutes traditional rice noodles with zoodles (zucchini noodles) for a healthy twist.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Chicken breast - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (low sodium)
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Ground black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook until it's no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in sliced bell pepper and mushrooms, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
5. Add the spiralized zucchini to the skillet, followed by soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil.
6. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the zoodles are just tender.
7. Season with ground black pepper to taste.
8. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving.
9. Serve immediately, optionally with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in protein, which helps in muscle building and repair.

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