Zen Zucchini Noodles
These zen zucchini noodles are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your vegetables. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be cooked in under 30 minutes. The noodles are spiralized, then tossed in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. They are then air fried until they are tender and slightly browned. The result is a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious.
The inspiration for this recipe came to me while I was on a trip to Japan. I was visiting a Zen temple and was served a simple meal of zucchini noodles with a light sauce. The noodles were so delicious that I knew I had to recreate them at home. I experimented with different ingredients and cooking methods until I came up with this recipe. I've been making these noodles ever since and they've become a favorite of mine and my family.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 large zucchini (about 1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
  1. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini noodles with olive oil and toss to coat.
  3. Spread the zucchini noodles evenly in the air fryer basket.
  4. Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and slightly browned.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  6. Pour the sauce over the air-fried zucchini noodles and toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately and garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs, if desired.
Why It Works
  • Spiralizing the zucchini creates long, thin noodles that are the perfect texture for this dish.
  • The combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger creates a flavorful sauce that complements the zucchini noodles.
  • Air frying the noodles cooks them quickly and evenly, resulting in a tender and slightly browned texture.