AIP Friendly Zucchini Noodles with Apple Cider Herb Sauce
Zucchini noodles are one of those dishes that can feel like a compromise — until a sauce this good comes along. The apple cider vinegar base gets a touch of honey for balance, then turmeric and ginger bring warmth and that golden color that makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, which matters a lot when you're navigating a protocol that rules out grains, legumes, nightshades, eggs, and dairy all at once. Salting the zucchini before cooking pulls out excess moisture so the noodles stay pleasantly tender rather than watery, and the sauce reduces just enough to cling to every strand. Thinly sliced garlic blooms in olive oil first, building a savory base that ties the bright, tangy sauce together beautifully. Fresh basil folded in at the end keeps things lively and aromatic. This one serves four and comes together in well under 30 minutes, making it a genuinely easy weeknight option that doesn't feel like a sacrifice.
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4 servings
- 4 medium zucchini (about 2 lb total)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp 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.
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Spiralize the zucchini into long noodles using a spiralizer, or draw a vegetable peeler lengthwise along each zucchini to create wide ribbons. Spread the noodles on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of the salt, and let sit for 5 minutes, then pat dry — the noodles should feel noticeably less wet.
- 2
Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, turmeric, ground ginger, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl until the honey dissolves. Set aside.
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