Obsessed… completely and utterly obsessed. The first time I made this recipe I thought I had died and gone to heaven and I’m pretty sure I lived off of it for about two straight weeks because I couldn’t get enough! These zoodles take no time to make so they’re perfect for busy weeknights!
The best part, hands down, is the almond butter sauce which gloriously coats each strand of zucchini. It’s so simple to make I guarantee you’ll be looking for other dishes you can use it with! The whole dish is flavorful and nutritious – guarantee it’ll knock your socks off!
I typically use a Trader Joe’s fire roasted peppers and onions for convenience but feel free to use whatever veggies you like. Sometimes I even throw in a handful of shredded carrots or purple cabbage if I have it on hand – the base of the dish is super versatile! The whole dish comes to just 5 Blue WW SmartPoints/7 Green WW SmartPoints for a hearty serving. It’s gluten free, paleo, and even #whole30approved if you substitute the sriracha! Enjoy!
- 1 large zucchini, spiralized
- ½ of a red and/or yellow bell pepper, cut into strips (can use frozen)
- ¼ of a small sweet onion, cut into strips, options (can use frozen)
- 1.5 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce)
- ½ tsp ginger paste
- ½ tsp sriracha, to taste
- 2 tsp water
- Cilantro, to garnish, if desired
- Prepare almond butter sauce: In a small bowl mix together almond butter, coconut aminos, ginger paste, sriracha, and water. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in your peppers and onion and cook until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add zucchini to skillet and season with a little salt, pepper, and a few dashes of garlic powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until zucchini is about 90% cooked.
- Toss in your cooked chicken and almond butter sauce. Mix well and let everything heat together for 1-2 minutes longer.
- Remove from heat and top with cilantro and additional sriracha, if desired. Enjoy!
For multiple servings simply multiply the recipe by your desired number of servings!
Nutritional information is calculated with MyFitnessPal and may vary based on brands used. Smart Points information is calculated with the Weight Watchers app and may also vary based on brands used.
I am so excited you are making one of my recipes and I would love to see how it turns out! Make sure to share it on Instagram and tag me @rachelshealtyplate and use #rachelshealthyplate so I can see your creation!