Garlic Ginger Noodles with Zucchini and Scallions
 
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Simple stir fry style lo mien noodles. Perfect for a healthy side dish or lunch. Can easily be turned into a main dish by adding your favorite protein.
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti noodles
  • 1 small/medium zucchini, sliced into thin noodles
  • 3 scallions, sliced thinly -separate white and green parts
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3-4 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook whole wheat spaghetti in salted water until it is very al dente
  2. drain and set aside
  3. While noodles are cooking make sauce by combining canola oil, 3 tbsp soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and white parts of onions. Add a few shakes of pepper flakes for heat if you like.
  4. Cook sauce in medium to large frying pan. When it comes to a boil, turn down the heat and let it simmer for a couple minutes until the garlic and ginger are fragrant.
  5. Add zucchini noodles and cooked pasta to sauce, mix until all is coated.
  6. Remove from heat and toss with green parts of scallions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.
  7. Serve immediately
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/garlic-ginger-noodles-with-zucchini-and-scallions/