🥢🥒 Keto Sesame Noodles
A low-carb twist on classic sesame noodles — savory, nutty, and ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for keto, gluten-free, or light dinners.
🛒 Ingredients
Noodles
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3–4 medium zucchini, spiralized (or shirataki noodles)
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1 tbsp olive oil
Sesame Sauce
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¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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1–2 tbsp coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp fresh grated ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)
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Optional: pinch red pepper flakes or keto sweetener to taste
Toppings
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Sesame seeds
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Sliced green onions
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Crushed peanuts
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Optional protein: grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare noodles
If using zucchini noodles, lightly sauté in olive oil for 2–3 minutes until just tender (don’t overcook).
If using shirataki, rinse, drain well, and dry-fry 2–3 minutes to remove excess moisture.
2️⃣ Make sauce
Whisk peanut butter, sesame oil, coconut aminos, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and warm water until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Combine
Toss noodles with sauce until fully coated.
4️⃣ Finish
Top with sesame seeds, green onions, and protein of choice.
🔥 Keto Tips
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Keep zucchini slightly firm to avoid soggy noodles.
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Add shredded cabbage for extra crunch and fiber.
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For extra richness, stir in 1 tsp chili oil.
Approx. Nutrition (per serving, without added protein)
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Net carbs: ~6–8g
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High healthy fats
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Moderate protein
Savory, creamy, and satisfying — without the carb crash.
If you’d like, I can also share a spicy Thai-style keto version or a meal-prep version that stays fresh for 3–4 days.