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Spicy Ginger Scallion & Egg Drop Zucchini Noodle Bowl

Recipe is suitable. Low in saturated fats, contains no added sugar, and uses healthy fats like olive oil. Zucchini replaces high-carb noodles, which is beneficial for high triglycerides.

Adapted from Inspiralized

25 mintotal
4servings
12ingredients
Spicy Ginger Scallion & Egg Drop Zucchini Noodle Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch scallions (sliced, white and green parts separated)
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (depends on how spicy you like it)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 medium eggs (beaten)
  • 1 medium zucchini (Blade D, noodles trimmed)
  • freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering, add in the white parts of the scallions, garlic, red pepper flakes, and ginger and cook for 3 minutes or until scallions begin to soften.3 min timer
  2. Add the sherry vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Once broth boils, reduce to medium and slowly pour in the egg while stirring the broth to create egg wisps.
  4. Add in the zucchini noodles, remaining green parts of the scallions and let cook for 2-3 minutes more until zucchini softens to al dente. Divide the soup into two bowls, season with black pepper and serve.3 min timer

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