Courgette noodles are easy to make and you can cook them with any sauce you like, from pesto to simple garlic and cherry tomatoes. They make a truly delicious and super healthy dish. In this recipe, I cooked them with tofu which is a great source of protein. Although I do eat meat I think it is important not to have to much animal protein in your diet, as too much has been linked to cancer.
Ingredients
For the Courgette noodles:
- Serves 2
- 5 small to medium courgettes
- A pinch of Himalayan salt
For the tofu:
- 150g of firm tofu cut into squares
- A generous amount of sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- An inch of ginger finely chopped
- Cayenne pepper or chilli flakes
- 2 tablespoons of Tamari
- Salt and pepper to your liking – As the tamari is already salty I personally do not add any salt.
Start by spiralising the courgettes. You can eat them raw or cooked. I prefer mine cooked so to get rid of the water that the courgettes produce, I place them in a bowl, add a pinch of Himalayan salt and drain them before I am ready to cook. I normally prepare mine the night before.
Next, marinate the tofu with the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chilli and tamari in a bowl and leave in the fridge for a couple of hours. I normally marinate them the night before.
When you are ready to cook start by placing the tofu and the marinated sauce in a pan and sautee’ for 2 minutes. Add the courgette noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add any extra seasoning if you like and enjoy!
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