This Shrimp Zucchini Noodle Bowl is a Whole Lot of Healthy

May 12, 2017

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Looking for something new and fresh to inspire your menu? This recipe, created in partnership with our friends at Fruits & Veggies More Matters, is a surprising and delicious mix of zucchini, fresh strawberries and shrimp, tossed in a light Asian dressing. At only 170 calories and with 14g of protein and 1.75 cups of fruits and veggies, this dish is a whole lot of healthy.

But, where are the noodles? Right there! The zucchini are cut into “noodles” which can be done lickety-split with a spiralizer (an inexpensive gadget for noodling up fruits and veggies). Check out the video from The Produce Mom to see it in action!

Shrimp Zucchini Noodle Bowl

YIELD: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

Asian Dressing
1 ½ Tbsp peanut oil
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce, less sodium
1 tsp sugar
⅛ tsp pepper

Salad
2 medium zucchini
2 cups fresh strawberries
2 cups baby spinach
12 ounces medium shrimp, cooked, peeled, chilled
2 tsp sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients. Using a spiralizer*, make zucchini noodles. Slice strawberries. Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss.

*A spiralizer is an inexpensive gadget that makes spiral noodle-like strands from vegetables and fruits.

PREPARATION TIME: 20 Minutes

ENJOY!