Two medium or one large zucchini should give you 6 cups.
(Check out the10 Best Vegetables for Diabeteshere.)
Luckily, filling up your plate with veggies is easy with noodle-based dishes like this one.
Photo: Laura Kanya & Breana Killeen
This stealthy technique keeps the serving size generous while keeping the carbs in check.
We swapped out regular soy sauce for reduced-sodium soy sauce, which helpscut back on sodium.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
I have some leftover cooked chicken.
Can I use that instead?
This dish is great if you have leftovers.
Can I spiralize my own zucchini?
You’ll need about 6 cups, which is approximately 2 medium or 1 large.
My child has a peanut allergy.
Can I substitute something else in place of the peanut butter?
Other nut butters, such as almond or cashew, will also work.
If all nuts are out, opt for tahini or sun butter.
What’s the best way to grate garlic and ginger?
The fine teeth of a good microplane grater do the best job at grating garlic and ginger.
If you don’t have a microplane, finely chopping or mincing is a good alternative.
Can I substitute ground ginger or ginger paste for the fresh ginger?
While fresh ginger delivers the best flavor, ginger paste and ground ginger can be used in its place.
If you’re using ground ginger, use just 1/2 teaspoon to avoid overwhelming the dish.
Can I make this ahead of time?
This dish can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Hold it for 1 day in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in the microwave if desired.
How can I make this recipe gluten-free?
Thick rice noodles, like those used for pad thai, will work in place of the whole-wheat pasta.
Also, be sure to swap out the soy sauce for tamari.
Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board.
Add zucchini noodles to the pot; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Drain the zucchini noodles and spaghetti in a colander.
Shred the chicken with 2 forks or chop into bite-size pieces.
Add the chicken, spaghetti and zucchini noodles to the sauce; toss until well combined.
Serve topped with sesame seeds and scallions, if desired.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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