Low-Carb Zoodle Stir Fry 🥢🥒

A quick, fresh, and healthy stir fry that swaps traditional noodles for zucchini noodles (“zoodles”). Perfect for a light, low-carb meal

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 2 medium zucchinis (spiralised into zoodles)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 small red capsicum, thinly sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• ½ cup snow peas
• 200 g chicken breast, prawns, or tofu (optional protein)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
• 1 tsp chilli flakes or fresh chilli (optional)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 spring onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Prepare the zoodles
   Spiralise the zucchinis and set aside on paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
2. Cook the protein (if using)
   Heat half the oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, prawns, or tofu until done. Remove and set aside.
3. Stir fry the vegetables
   Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
   Add capsicum, broccoli, and snow peas. Stir fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
4. Add zoodles and sauce
   Return the protein to the pan. Add the zoodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chilli. Toss for 1–2 minutes only (zoodles cook quickly and should stay slightly firm).
5. Finish and serve
   Remove from heat and top with sesame seeds and spring onions.

Optional Add-Ons

• Crushed peanuts or cashews for crunch
• A drizzle of chilli oil
• Fresh coriander or Thai basil

Tip: Don’t overcook the zoodles—1–2 minutes keeps them from becoming watery