Tasty Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles (Printable)
Crisp zucchini noodles with fresh vegetables in a rich, homemade teriyaki glaze
# 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth and combined. Set aside.
02 - Place a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil if desired for extra richness.
03 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot pan. Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Add bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet. Toss gently with tongs and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just softened but still retaining a crisp texture.
06 - Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce evenly over the vegetables. Toss well to coat all ingredients and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glossy coats the noodles.
07 - Remove from heat immediately. Stir in sliced green onions. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in seconds and uses pantry staples you probably already have
- Everything cooks in one pan and the whole dish is ready in under 30 minutes
02 -
- Overcooking the zucchini noodles will make them release water and turn your dish into soup, keep them slightly crisp
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it stands off the heat, so remove the pan a moment before it looks perfect
03 -
- Work in batches if your pan is crowded rather than overcrowding, which will cause the vegetables to steam instead of stir fry
- Leftovers keep reasonably well for a day, though the noodles will soften, so eat this fresh for the best texture experience