Barley Free Ginger Zucchini Noodles

Total time18 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time8 min

4.6

(27)

Zucchini noodles get a serious upgrade here, tossed in a fragrant sauce built on fresh ginger, garlic, and golden turmeric. Coconut aminos stand in for traditional soy-based sauces, delivering that savory, umami-rich depth without any grain-derived ingredients — making this a genuinely worry-free option for anyone navigating gluten-adjacent grains like barley. The trick to getting the texture just right is salting and squeezing the zucchini before it ever hits the pan, so you end up with noodles that are tender with a satisfying bite rather than a watery mess. A quick bloom of aromatics in coconut oil, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey round out the sauce into something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The whole thing comes together in one skillet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Finish with scallions and fresh cilantro and you've got a vibrant, restaurant-worthy bowl that's as weeknight-easy as it gets.

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Ingredients

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

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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