Zucchini Spiralizer Recipe - Peanutty Vegan Pad Thai Salad
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This sweet-savory zucchini noodle pad thai is a great way to break in your spiralizer. See notes for ETL-friendly and low-fat, McDougall-friendly variations.
Author: Lee
Recipe type: Salads & Salad Dressings
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
Dressing
- 6 Tbsp natural peanut butter or ½ c PB2 powder (for low-fat dressing)
- 4 Tbsp + 1 tsp lime juice
- 3 Tbsp agave nectar, 4 Tbsp date paste, or liquid stevia to taste
- 1½ tsp finely grated fresh ginger or ginger paste (do NOT use dried ginger)
- ¾ tsp Bragg's liquid aminos or lite coconut aminos (if soy-sensitive)
- ¼ tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
Salad
- 3 medium or 2 large zucchinis (1¼ lbs total), spiralized (I like 6-inch noodles)
- 2 large (fat!) carrots, spiralized
- 2 c snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- ½ c cilantro (loosely packed), chopped, + sprigs for garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 c)
- ¼ c crushed dry-roasted peanuts, divided (optional)
Directions
Dressing
- Whisk together all ingredients. (Dressing will be thick; this is desirable.)
Salad
- Gently toss vegetables together, including 2 Tbsp of crushed peanuts (if using).
- Add dressing to vegetables and gently mix (I actually use my hands--wash up!) until evenly coated.
- Place in a serving bowl, top with the remaining 2 Tbsp of crushed peanuts and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Notes
For thicker dressing: Use stevia to sweeten.
Low-fat / McDougall-friendly (129 cal, 2g fat, 9g protein per serving): Use ⅓ c powdered PB2 (or other defatted powdered peanut butter) in place of ¼ c peanut butter. Omit sesame oil & chopped peanuts.
Eat-to-Live friendly: Use 3 Tbsp date paste in place of 2 Tbsp agave. Omit Bragg's liquid aminos and sesame oil. Use raw, unsalted crushed peanuts.
Low-fat / McDougall-friendly (129 cal, 2g fat, 9g protein per serving): Use ⅓ c powdered PB2 (or other defatted powdered peanut butter) in place of ¼ c peanut butter. Omit sesame oil & chopped peanuts.
Eat-to-Live friendly: Use 3 Tbsp date paste in place of 2 Tbsp agave. Omit Bragg's liquid aminos and sesame oil. Use raw, unsalted crushed peanuts.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅙ recipe (full-fat version) Calories: 195 Fat: 11g Saturated fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 21g Sugar: 14g Sodium: 114mg Fiber: 4g Protein: 7g Cholesterol: 0mg
Recipe by Veggie Quest at https://www.veggie-quest.com/2015/08/veggetti-zucchini-spiralizer-recipe-peanutty-vegan-pad-thai-salad/