Tasty Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles (Print View)

Crisp zucchini noodles in homemade teriyaki sauce with fresh vegetables, ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
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 (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl until smooth. 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 to the hot pan. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Add bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
05 - Add spiralized zucchini noodles. Toss gently and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just softened but still retaining some crunch.
06 - Pour the teriyaki sauce over the vegetables. Toss well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in green onions. Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The homemade teriyaki sauce puts bottled versions to shame
  • You can customize the vegetables based on whats in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Zucchini noodles release water as they cook, so dont be alarmed if some liquid appears in the pan
  • Cornstarch needs to reach a full boil to activate its thickening power completely
  • This dish does not reheat well as the zucchini continues to soften and release water
03 -
  • Pat your zucchini noodles dry with paper towels if they seem especially wet
  • Work in batches if your pan is crowded, or the vegetables will steam instead of stir-fry
  • Taste the sauce before adding it to the pan and adjust the sweetness to your preference

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