AIP Friendly Ginger Zucchini Noodles
Spiralized zucchini tossed in a fragrant, golden sauce is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent without derailing your healing protocol. The sauce builds its depth from coconut aminos instead of soy, fresh ginger and garlic bloomed in coconut oil, and a touch of turmeric that gives everything a warm, earthy glow. A small hit of apple cider vinegar and honey rounds out the flavors so the dish tastes bright and balanced rather than flat or medicinal. One of the trickier parts of eating this way is finding sauces and condiments that don't sneak in nightshades, grains, or seed-based oils — this one is built from scratch so you know exactly what's in every bite. The salting-and-squeezing step is worth the extra two minutes; it pulls excess moisture from the zucchini so the sauce actually clings to the noodles instead of pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Everything comes together in under 20 minutes and serves four, making it a genuinely practical option on busy evenings when you still want something that tastes like real food.
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4 servings
- 4 medium zucchini (about 2 lb total)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
For serving
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the spiralized zucchini noodles in a colander, toss with the salt, and let stand for 5 minutes. Squeeze the noodles firmly in a clean kitchen towel or press with paper towels until most of the released moisture is removed — the noodles should feel noticeably drier and no longer slick.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and honey until the honey dissolves. Set aside.
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