Sesame Almond Butter Zucchini Noodle Bowls

By angelahon

Sesame Almond Butter Zucchini Noodle Bowls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup smooth almond butter
• 3 Tablespoons low-sodium gluten-free Tamari or soy sauce (dish will not be GF if using soy sauce)
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• 1 Tablespoon water
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds or peanuts (plus more for garnish)
• 3 small zucchini, spiralized
• 3/4 cup chopped scallions, green and white parts
• 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
• chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1.Combine almond butter, gluten-free tamari or soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, water, salt and pepper into a food processor then pulse until creamy. Transfer to a small bowl. (Since my almond butter was new and still soft I whisked directly into a bowl.)
2.Rinse the food processor and wipe dry. Add the almonds or peanuts and pulse until chunky ground, taking care not to grind into a powder. Alternatively you could chop by hand.
3.Place the zucchini noodles into a medium bowl with the scallions. Add the almond butter sauce and the ground almonds or peanuts, and toss to combine thoroughly. Top with sesame seeds, extra chopped peanuts, and chopped cilantro then serve immediately.