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zucchini noodle buddha bowl
Jon Simon

Asian Zucchini Noodle Buddha Bowl

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An Asian-inspired keto Buddha bowl with zucchini noodles, sesame chicken, purple cabbage, and avocado in a ginger-garlic coconut aminos sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 pound chicken breast sliced into thin strips
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 4 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles. Add the remaining sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to the same skillet, then add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos and rice vinegar.
  4. Divide the zucchini noodles among four containers, then top with the chicken, spinach, cabbage, and avocado. Drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 380mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

Net carbs: 6g per serving (10g total carbs minus 4g fiber).
Substitutions: Use tamari in place of coconut aminos if preferred, and swap the chicken for shrimp or tofu.
Storage: Store the avocado and sauce separately until ready to eat. Zucchini noodles can weep, so rest them on paper towels before packing. Prep the noodles and chicken ahead and add fresh toppings daily.
Serving: Best fresh; serve cold or gently warmed.

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