Low Carb Phad Thai

I’m trying to eat lighter and healthier of late. Even though I loathe the concept of dieting, and find these fads like Adkins, and Keto diets contemptible, I do like the idea of cutting excess calories where I can. Queue the zucchini noodle or “zoodle” . I love zoodles! Two zucchini (about 350 grams worth) is only 60 calories. I have found that using zoodles in place of most pasta products is a fantastic way to go if you’re trying to cut calories.

To Blanche them I simply bring some water to a boil and pour over my zoodles in a heat-proof bowl. Let them stand about 30 seconds. Drain, and use. Easy-breezy-lemon-squeezy!!!


Low Carb Phat Thai

2 zucchini made into zoodles

2 Tbs brown sugar
2 Tbs fish sauce
2Tbs Tamarind sauce ( or white vinegar)
2 Tbs soy or tamari sauce

1 Lb protein (chicken, shrimp, pork, tofu, etc...) cut into bite sized piece
1 small shallot thinly sliced (you can leave it out)
6 cloves garlic minced
1-2 cups mung bean sprouts
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

1 cup (or more if you like) bean sprouts
Freshly chopped cilantro, more bean sprouts, more peanuts, and lime wedges to garnish

Lightly Blanche zoodles, drain and set aside. Combine the next 4 items in a small sauce pan or a microwave bowl, heat together just until the sugar is dissolved.

In a wok, or large sauté pan, add a 1 Tbs oil of your choice and cook your protein through until it is nice a browned. Add the shallots (if using) and sauté just until fragrant and tender. Add the sprouts and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes more.

Toss in the sauce and chopped peants and mix to coat. Add the zoodles to the wok and toss until just rewarded (do it over cook or it’ll be mush.

Garnish as desired.

VOILA!!!!