GARLIC LIME CASHEW ZOODLES
These garlic lime cashew zoodles are an excellent easy and healthy vegan meal option. This is often a snap to form , and therefore the sauce is addictive!
I originally envisioned this to be a chilly salad, but I noticed that creating the dressing would be easier if I heated it up, then it morphed into a warm meal. So glad I went this route.
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The cashews also because the spread within the sauce provide many substance. I had this as an entree, but I also think it might work as a entremots .
I spiralized the carrot on the thinnest setting, so it cooks really fast. The zucchini is spiralized on the medium setting and therefore the zoodles are nicely “al dente” when cooking is completed .
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 large carrots peeled
- 3/4 cup cashews
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
Sauce:
- 1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sriracha sauce (or more if you like it spicy!)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 heaping tablespoons peanut butter
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 cloves garlic minced
INSTRUCTIONS :
- Spiralize the carrots on the thinnest setting, and spiralize the zucchini on the medium setting. Set aside.
- Add the peanut butter, hoisin sauce, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic to a skillet on medium-high heat. Stirring constantly, cook it for about 2 minutes or until the garlic has just started to cook.
- Add the cashews, zucchini, and carrots. Using tongs or two large spoons, gently toss/lift up the pan contents every 10-20 seconds or so for about 4-5 minutes until everything is lightly cooked and heated through. The zucchini will release some liquid, which will help to make a nice sauce. When it's almost ready, add the cilantro in and toss. Serve immediately.
