Butternut Squash Noodles
Butternut squash as pasta is a healthy and tasty gluten-free alternative to regular pasta. And with a spiralizer you can achieve the texture and look of a perfect al dente tagliatelle.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
- 500 g butternut squash spiralized
- SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 4 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple sider vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder optional
- 1/2 lime juice keep the other half to sprinkle in some more later
Making the sauce can't be any easier. Just add all sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Let it sit while preparing the butternut squash.
Use the spiralizer to shape it to "noodles". If you don't have a spiralizer you can use a knife and cut long thin strips. The taste will be as good as when using a spiralizer, but of course, the texture is not like noodles.
Heat the large pan and add the spiralized squash noodles and a few tablespoons of water ( or cooking oil). Fry the squash noodles in medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until a bit softer but not too mushy. Use cooking tongs so you don’t break the noodle texture. Squash noodles are ready when they still have a bit crunchy bite in it. You don’t want it to be too soft as they will keep softening and cooking when you add the sauce.
Add the sauce into the pan and mix gently with the squash noodles. Let it all heat for 3-5 minutes and taste. Add more salt or chili if needed.
Serve hot. Sprinkle some additional lime juice on the top if needed.