Your favorite Chinese takeout dish gets a healthy makeover with zucchini noodles in this Cold Sesame Peanut Zoodles bowl!
It takes awhile for our weather to warm up here in Michigan but once it does it is always well worth the wait. Even though I’m envious of folks eating asparagus and strawberries in April, I love that we are still knee deep in tomatoes, corn and zucchini well into September.
If you’re into healthy eating, you’re probably no stranger to zucchini noodles. In fact, I’ve been talking about them ever since I first introduced you to my friend Ali when she shared her Turkey Bolognese Zucchini Pasta with us last year. Versatile, affordable and naturally nutritious, vegetable noodles are a healthy cook’s secret weapon.
Well, my girl Ali is at it again and I’m thrilled to announce that she has designed and branded her very own spiralizer, The Inspiralizer. Sold exclusively on Inspiralized.com, Ali has created the ultimate vegetable spiralizer that is lightweight, easy to use and simple to clean.
To celebrate, I created a healthy twist on the take-out classic: Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles… or zoodles in this case. Creamy peanut butter, toasted sesame oil and a splash of soy sauce and rice vinegar coat each silky strand of zucchini.
Topped with a sprinkle of scallions, crushed peanuts and black roasted sesame seeds, make-your-own takeout never tasted so good.
Your fork is waiting.
Cold Sesame Peanut Zoodles
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchinis (Blade D, noodles trimmed)
- ¼ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- scallions (chopped peanuts & black roasted sesame seeds – optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together sesame peanut vinaigrette (peanut butter through salt) and check for seasoning; adjust accordingly.
- Add zucchini noodles to the bowl and toss well. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with scallions, chopped peanuts and black roasted sesame seeds to serve.
Easier than it looks and delicious! I thought that the vinaigrette was a little bit salty, so I would not add the last half tsp of salt next time :)
So glad you loved it and enjoyed it!!
Love this peanut dressing! It is so simple and flavorful! AMAZING!
A great recipe for an easy lunch to pack for long work days; keeps me full.
Thank you!!
I’m so glad you like it Lauren!
Just made this and it was not only excellent but so quick! Hubby said it’s the best peanut sauce he’s ever bad, and he usually is not a fan of peanut sauce. Tastes like the authentic cold sesame noodles. Thanks for a great recipe!
Oh that makes me so happy to hear!@ Thanks for letting me know Jules!
Hi! I’m new to zoodles, so I have a silly question – do you cook them before using them in this recipe?
Thanks!
No you dont but great question! enjoy!
How long do you think these would stay good in the fridge if I prepped them for lunches??
Probably 3 days? The main issue is that the zucchini will continue to release water over time so you may need to strain out some of the water. :)
Interesting. It looks just a bit beyond my kitchen prowess, but just tempting enough to take a chance on.
I hope you try it!! You could also just use a carrot peeler to make the zucchini noodles!
I bought the Inspiralizer (after using the Paderno spiralizer), and I just love it. It’s definitely the best. And I’m going to have to try this recipe with it. This sounds like just my kind of flavors.
Ahh I’m so glad!! I hope you love it!
i have yet to try a spiralized dish…this looks fantastic.
You would love it!!! I hope you try this one!
need these now!! delicious as always
I heart you!
I haven’t tried zoodles yet, but this peanut & sesame sauce has me wanting to! So impressed that Ali now has her own inspiralizer, totally checking that out!
Isn’t that amazing?? Ali is a rockstar!
I love that this lets me eat oodles and oodles of peanut sauce without any guilt! SO MUCH GOOD STUFF going on here.
Exactly!! bring on the peanut sauce!
At first glance at the heading wondered where the ‘z’ came from!! Oh, I have been having fun with zucchini and the spiralizer also, but have not had the imagination to bring peanut butter to the party with the usual Asian ‘suspects’!! . . . Now hugely curious as to the dish’s ‘satay’ey flavours!!
If you love satay you would love these!!
How fun is this recipe! I think I just met my new lunch. :)
You would love these girl!! Don’t forget the paper plate – haha!
Such great flavors working here Liz. I am such a fan of peanut sauces. Yum!
This looks so good. I love zoodles! I only have a little hand spiralizer currently, but I am thinking I need a real spiralizer ASAP. I’ve heard great things about the Inspiralizer, so I am thinking I’ll go that route! :) Thanks for the recipe!!
You will love Ali’s new spiralizer!! Let me know if you get it!!
This looks so good! I’ve been on a big spiralizer kick lately too!
I am having zoodles again tonight! I can’t stop!
Dinner dilemma solved! After a weekend of gluttony, this looks light and refreshing!
Dude. Try a WEEK of gluttony in Mexico!! YIKES.