Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable or coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water (or cornstarch)
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1/3 cup chopped peanuts
- Cilantro or sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil (or coconut oil) in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the egg and scramble until cooked. Remove the cooked egg and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, chili sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and hoisin sauce.
- Increase the skillet heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Pour in the sauce mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and water mixture, combining thoroughly. Let the sauce cook for about 3 minutes until thickened and slightly reduced.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
- Stir the scrambled eggs into the skillet. Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, or green onion. Serve immediately.
Health Benefits
Zucchini is low in calories and packed with vitamins like A and C, while peanuts provide protein and healthy fats. By replacing traditional noodles with zucchini, this dish is lower in carbohydrates, making it suitable for keto and low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 250 per serving