Tasty Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles (Printable Version)

Crisp zucchini noodles in savory-sweet teriyaki sauce with fresh vegetables. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium zucchini, spiralized
02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
04 - 2 green onions, sliced
05 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Teriyaki Sauce

08 - 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
12 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
13 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water to make the teriyaki sauce. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil if desired.
03 - Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add spiralized zucchini noodles. Toss gently and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just softened but still crisp.
06 - Pour the teriyaki sauce over the vegetables. Toss well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in green onions. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • The zucchini stays perfectly crisp tender, never mushy, when you follow the timing
  • Homesade teriyaki sauce comes together in minutes and tastes infinitely better than bottled
  • This entire dish hits the table in under 25 minutes start to finish
02 -
  • Overcooking zucchini noodles turns them into watery mush, so watch them carefully
  • The sauce thickens quickly once it hits the hot pan, so have everything ready before adding it
  • Spiralized zucchini releases water as it sits, so cook it immediately after spiralizing
03 -
  • Spiralize your zucchini ahead and store on paper towels to remove excess moisture
  • Prep all ingredients before starting because this cooks fast once the heat is on

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