Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author ofthirteen books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.This recipe was made for lazy days! Just spiralizesome zucchini, mix up a simple peanut sauce and let it chill. Bonus: Eat the whole bowl for under 150 calories.Cold Sesame Zucchini NoodlesServes 11 Tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce1 ½ tsp. plain rice vinegar1 ½ tsp. powdered peanut butter1 tsp. sesame oilHalf a packet natural no-calorie sweetener¼ tsp. crushed garlic⅛ tsp. ground ginger10 oz. (about 1 large) zucchini2 Tbsp. chopped scallions1 tsp. sesame seedsOptional topping: crushed red pepper1.In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, powdered peanut butter, sesame oil, sweetener, garlic and ginger. Whisk with a fork until uniform.2.Using a spiral vegetable slicer, cut zucchini into spaghetti-like noodles. (Or simply peel zucchini into super-thin strips, rotating the zucchini as you slice it.) Roughly chop for shorter noodles.3.Place zucchini noodles in a medium bowl. Add sauce, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.4.Stir well, and top with scallions and sesame seeds.RELATED VIDEO: Food for Cheese Lovers! Stuffed ZucchiniPrep Time:10 minutesChill Time:15 minutesEntire recipe:137 calories, 7.5g total fat (1g sat fat), 576mg sodium, 15g carbs, 4g fiber, 8.5g sugars, 7g protein‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author ofthirteen books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.
This recipe was made for lazy days! Just spiralizesome zucchini, mix up a simple peanut sauce and let it chill. Bonus: Eat the whole bowl for under 150 calories.
Cold Sesame Zucchini NoodlesServes 1
1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce1 ½ tsp. plain rice vinegar1 ½ tsp. powdered peanut butter1 tsp. sesame oilHalf a packet natural no-calorie sweetener¼ tsp. crushed garlic⅛ tsp. ground ginger10 oz. (about 1 large) zucchini2 Tbsp. chopped scallions1 tsp. sesame seedsOptional topping: crushed red pepper
1.In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, powdered peanut butter, sesame oil, sweetener, garlic and ginger. Whisk with a fork until uniform.2.Using a spiral vegetable slicer, cut zucchini into spaghetti-like noodles. (Or simply peel zucchini into super-thin strips, rotating the zucchini as you slice it.) Roughly chop for shorter noodles.3.Place zucchini noodles in a medium bowl. Add sauce, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.4.Stir well, and top with scallions and sesame seeds.
RELATED VIDEO: Food for Cheese Lovers! Stuffed Zucchini
Prep Time:10 minutesChill Time:15 minutes
Entire recipe:137 calories, 7.5g total fat (1g sat fat), 576mg sodium, 15g carbs, 4g fiber, 8.5g sugars, 7g protein
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
source: people.com
