Pork & Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry
If you're trying to cut down on carbs, use this simple trick: Replace starchy, carb-rich noodles with zucchini!
To cut the noodles, I use a spiralizer. Super handy (and cheap!) kitchen gadget you can use to make veggie noodles out of almost anything.
Serves 4
Prep time: 30 minutes
When you’re longing for takeout that is high in sodium and carbs, this is a good recipe to try before resorting to your cravings.
Instead of soy sauce, I like to use use coconut aminos. Not expensive at all, but if you don't have any around or can't find them, you can use soy sauce instead.
Variations: Any veggie noodle can be swapped for the zucchini, so feel free to experiment. Sweet potatoes would be good here, as would a mixture of whatever you like. Just remember to salt them so that you get as much water out as you can — this is what keeps them from getting soggy.
Tip: Don't skip salt on the noodles! Salting zucchini, letting is stand, and squeezing out water before cooking keeps it from getting soggy. I love a the little crunch with every bite!
Ingredients:
2 zucchini, cut into noodles with a spiralizer
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
Extra green onions or sesame seeds, to garnish
Instructions
- On a clean surface, spread the noodles on a layer of paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for at least 10 minutes. Squeeze as much water out of the noodles as you can.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil with the ginger, garlic, coconut aminos, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
- Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the pork and cook until browned. Remove from pan and add the onions and pepper.
- Stir and cook for about a minute, and add the noodles and pork back to the pan. Add the sauce, stir until heated through.
- Serve topped with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
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