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vegan Butternut Squash Noodles recipe

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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, lunch

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.