15 MINUTE SAUCY ZOODLES

Why oh why have I never made zoodles before? They are so easy to make and absolutely delicious. I used a $10 spiralizer my husband purchased off Amazon. Add whatever vegetables and sauce you prefer to make a healthy meal. My hubby gave this recipe a thumbs up and there were no leftovers.

I altered this recipe by Natasha at “Salt and Lavender” blog based on the ingredients I had on hand: 15 Minute Garlic Lime Cashew Zoodles

Here's a nice article from CountryLiving to learn about different types of summer and winter squashes: 16 Types of Squash and Everything You Need to Know About Them

Zucchini are low in calories but quite nutritious. Read here about their health benefits: 12 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Zucchini

15 MINUTE SAUCY ZOODLES

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini

2 large carrots peeled (I did not have carrots so used 8 oz thinly sliced mushrooms)

3/4 cup cashews (I did not add)

1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Sauce:

2 heaping Tablespoons peanut butter

1/2 Tablespoon Hoisin sauce (I did not have any so left out)

1/2 Tablespoon Sriracha or to taste

1 teaspoon soy sauce (Since I did not use Hoisin I used a total of 1/2 TBSP soy sauce and added 1 tsp rice vinegar)

Juice of 1/2 lime (mine was 1 TBSP)

2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Spiralize the carrots on the thinnest setting if using, and spiralize the zucchini on the medium setting. Set aside.

2. If using mushrooms, dry saute in a wok over medium heat until softened and most of their water has been released.

3. In a small bowl whisk together the peanut butter, Hoisin sauce (if not using then rice vinegar), Sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic.

4. Add the sauce to the mushrooms. It is fine for any additional water released from the mushrooms to thin the sauce. Stir constantly and cook for about 2 minutes.

5. Add the zucchini, and if using also the carrots and cashews. Using tongs or two large spoons, gently toss/lift up the pan contents every 10-20 seconds or so for several minutes until everything is lightly cooked and heated through. The zucchini will release some liquid which will help to make a nice sauce. If sauce is still too thick, add a bit of water.

6. When it's almost ready, add the cilantro and toss. Serve immediately.