Name: Fresh Zucchini Noodle Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 3 cups spiralized zucchini; 1½ cups spiralized or shredded carrots; ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned; ½ cup sugar snap peas, roughly chopped; 2 green onions, finely sliced; ⅓ cup cilantro, roughly chopped; 1½ tablespoon sesame seeds (white or black); ½ cup peanut butter (or any other nut butter or seed butter); 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons water

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Introduction

This Fresh Zucchini Noodle Bowl is a vibrant and healthy meal perfect for warm days or whenever you want something light and refreshing. Packed with crunchy vegetables and a creamy peanut sauce, it’s both satisfying and quick to prepare.

A close-up image shows a bowl of spiralized vegetable noodles in bright colors including orange, yellow, and green, with thin slices of red peppers mixed in. The noodles look fresh and slightly glossy, topped with small green cilantro leaves and sprinkled with black sesame seeds. Black chopsticks lift a twisted portion of the noodles from a round wooden bowl, showing the tangled mix of textures and colors against a soft white marbled background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups spiralized zucchini
1½ cups spiralized (or shredded) carrots
½ red bell pepper (thinly sliced or julienned)
½ cup sugar snap peas (roughly chopped)
2 green onions (finely sliced)
⅓ cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
1½ tablespoon sesame seeds (white or black)
½ cup peanut butter (or any other nut butter or seed butter)
2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the spiralized zucchini, carrots, red bell pepper, snap peas, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Toss gently to mix all the vegetables evenly.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, and water until you have a smooth sauce.
Step 3: Pour the peanut sauce over the vegetable mixture and toss well to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
Step 4: If desired, sprinkle additional sesame seeds, cilantro, or green onions on top before serving.
Step 5: Serve immediately for the best texture or refrigerate any leftovers and enjoy within a few days.

Tips & Variations

For extra protein, add grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp to the bowl.
Use almond or sunflower seed butter if peanut butter is not preferred or to accommodate allergies.
Adjust the lime juice and soy sauce to taste—more lime adds brightness, and more soy sauce adds saltiness.
For a little heat, include a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha in the sauce.

Storage

Store any leftover zucchini noodle bowl in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the noodles separate from the sauce if possible to prevent sogginess, then combine before serving. Reheat is not recommended as the fresh vegetables and noodles are best enjoyed cold or at room temperature.

How to Serve

A bowl made from coconut shell holds a colorful spiral noodle salad with thin strands in green and orange, suggesting zucchini and carrot noodles, mixed with small green peas and sprinkled with black sesame seeds. The dish is garnished with a sprig of fresh cilantro on the top. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with two silver chopsticks placed diagonally beside it. In the background, there are bunches of fresh cilantro, two green limes, and a garlic bulb, adding freshness to the scene. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular pasta instead of zucchini noodles?

Yes, you can substitute zucchini noodles with regular cooked pasta if you prefer a more traditional base. Just toss the warmed pasta with the peanut sauce and veggies.

How do I spiralize zucchini if I don’t have a spiralizer?

If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons or shred the zucchini with a grater. The texture will be slightly different but still delicious.