Skinny Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai

July 12, 2015

This is by far one of my new favorite dinners. I have an obsession with pad thai, but, I hate how fattening it is! If you like pad thai, I am positive that you are going to love my healthy alternative!

Skinny Zucchini Noodle Pad Thai
Serves 2
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Ingredients
  1. 2 medium sized zucchinis
  2. 2 tbsp. ketchup
  3. 2 tbsp. lime juice
  4. 1/2 red pepper
  5. 1 tbsp. sugar-free apricot preserves
  6. 2 tsp. crushed dry-roasted peanuts
  7. 2 tsp. brown sugar (not packed)
  8. 1 tsp. lite/low-sodium soy sauce
  9. 1/4 tsp. chopped garlic
  10. 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper, or more to taste
  11. 1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
  12. 6 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces (optional)
  13. 1/2 pound of shrimp (optional)
  14. Dash each salt and black pepper
  15. 2 cups chopped broccoli
  16. 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
  17. 3/4 cup 1-inch scallion pieces
  18. Double if serving more than two!
Instructions
  1. Peel and then spiralize the zucchini with a spiralizer (you can get a cheap one on my eBay collections- hit the link in my side bar!) Heat the zucchini noodles in a bowl with water in the microwave until soft, or cook in a pan with water until soft. Set aside.
  2. To make the sauce, in a small bowl, combine ketchup, lime juice, preserves, peanuts, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Stir thoroughly and set aside.
  3. Spray a wok or large skillet with nonstick spray and bring to medium-high heat on the stove. Add egg substitute and scramble until fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  4. Remove wok/skillet from heat (if needed, clean it once cooled), re-spray, and return to medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and black pepper. Add broccoli, bean sprouts, red pepper, scallion pieces, shrimp and 2 tablespoons water. Stirring occasionally, cook until chicken is no longer pink, the shrimp has turned pink, and broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add sauce, stir to evenly distribute, and continue to cook for about 2 minutes, until sauce is hot. Add scrambled egg substitute and noodles, mix well, and continue to cook until hot, about 3 minutes.
  6. If you like, season to taste with additional crushed red pepper. Top with crushed peanuts, scallions, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
  1. Nutrition facts per serving (2 1/2 cups) Calories: 245 • Fat: 4g • Sodium: 625mg • Carbs: 32g • Fiber: 9g • Sugars: 13g • Protein: 34g
  2. VS.
  3. Serving Size: 1 portion/order • Calories: 640 • Fat: 19g • Sodium: 1,735mg • Carbs: 90g • Fiber: 4g • Sugars: 22g • Protein: 30g
Keri Fay https://kerifay.com/
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xo keri

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  • Liz July 12, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    This is such a good idea, it looks delicious!

    xo, Liz
    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

    • Keri fay July 13, 2015 at 11:11 am

      thank you so much!xo

  • Sara Nuša July 13, 2015 at 3:41 am

    This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!

    http://sarawritesadiary.blogspot.com/

    • Keri fay July 13, 2015 at 11:12 am

      you are very welcome xo