Zucchini noodle chow mein is a great way to eat low carb when you’re craving Chinese chow mein noodles.

Zucchini Noodle Chow Mein Recipe in a iron skillet

Healthy Recipe for Zucchini Noodle Chow Mein

Ditch the take-out when you’re craving chow mien for dinner, especially when you’re looking to eat lighter and low carb. The most easy and delicious answer to these cravings is to make homemade chow mein made with low carb and much healthier zucchini noodles. Zucchini noodle chow mein is a great way to eat healthier when you’re craving Chinese Food. Instead of satisfying that chow mien craving with starchy noodles, zucchini noodles are a great replacement and you can barely tell the difference.

Tips for Making Low Carb Zucchini Noodles

  • Having a great Spiralizer is super helpful if you’re wanting to make a big batch. This Spiralizer is great –> Vegetable Spiralizer  
  • You can use zucchini, yellow summer squash or crookneck squash. But if you’re using crookneck squash you won’t be able to sprialize the curved tip, which can be wasteful. Our preference is using zucchini or a summer squash that is straight, which maximizes the length of the zucchini noodle.
  • Add extra vegetables if you want like broccoli, cauliflower or green beans.
  • If you have a favorite bottle of sauce you can use that! It makes the recipe quicker and easier.
  • Don’t overcook the zucchini noodles or else they will be mush. Cook the zucchini noodles just enough to become tender. As they sit in the hot pan, they’ll continue to cook and become soft. So it’s best to eat the noodle right away.

Video: Zucchini Noodle Chow Mein Recipe

What you do experience is a wonderful and flavorful bowl of noodles that are made from strands of spiralized zucchini. Loaded with flavor and crunchy, colorful veggies, eating lighter and low carb doesn’t get more delicious than this! This zucchini noodle chow mein recipe is so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you didn’t find out about it sooner. We’re obsessed with zucchini noodle recipes and this version of zucchini noodle chow mien will be on your list as a go-to easy and healthy recipe.

Easy Zucchini Noodle Chow Mein Zoodles

Give it a try and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how delicious this is! Zucchini noodles are also called Zoodles, so if you’re searching for recipes online just search Zoodle Recipes and you’ll have a whole new world of fun recipes for zucchini noodles to explore and eat! You might not ever return to the starchy egg noodles again!

Click here for all our delicious –> Zucchini Noodle Recipes. 

Zucchini Noodle spiralizer tool to make zoodles step by step
Zucchini Noodle Chow Mein Recipe in a iron skillet

Best Spiralizing Tools for Zucchini Noodles:

Nothing beats tried and true kitchen tools and cookbooks. Here’s some of the favorites:

Paderno Spiralizer

Paderno Spiralizer – The Classic! We’ve lost track of how many meals this one has made for us. Fantastic spiralizer.

KitchenAid Spiralizer Attachment on stand mixer

KitchenAid Spiralizer Attachment – Spiralize, peel, core, slice. All from the power of the KitchenAid stand mixer.

OXO Juliene Peeler

OXO Julienne Peeler – For those who love it simple. This great julienne peeler has seen a lot of mileage in our kitchen

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Zucchini Noodles Chow Mein

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
You can add chicken, pork, beef or shrimp. Just cook your protein after you add the onions and garlic. Then continue the recipe. See post for additional recipe details. We used a Spiralizer to create the zucchini noodles.
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce (use Tamari for gluten free)
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) rice vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) oyster sauce or hoisin for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil , grapeseed oil or any cooking oil
  • 1 small onion , diced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 red bell pepper , thin sliced
  • 1 large carrot , julienned
  • 1 cup (90 g) sliced red cabbage
  • kosher salt , to taste
  • black pepper , to taste
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro (optional)
  • chili garlic sauce , sriracha or hot sauce (optional)

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Cut zucchini into noodles with a spiralizer, julienne tool, or a mandoline. Set aside.
    Spiralizing zucchini into noodles
  • Make the sauce: In medium bowl combine soy sauce, vinegar, and oyster sauce (or hoisin). Set aside.
    Stirring together sauce
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until soft.
    Cooking onions and garlic in a skillet
  • Add red bell pepper, carrot and red cabbage. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes.
    Carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage added to skillet
  • Add the zucchini noodles and the sauce. Stir everything in the pan until coated and continue cooking until zucchini noodles are tender, about 2-3 minutes.
    Zucchini noodles being stirred into skillet with cooked vegetables
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro, serve with optional chili garlic sauce or hot sauce.
    Finished zucchini noodle chow Mein

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 187kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 838mg, Potassium: 993mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 8900IU, Vitamin C: 145mg, Calcium: 87mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 187

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