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Spiralized Vegetable Stir Fry (Vegan Options)

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by Lindsay Cotter Posted: July 29, 2021

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This Spiralized Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe is made in one pan in under 20 minutes! Complete with a satay-style cashew sauce, it’s the perfect, gluten-free and vegetarian dinner. Make it ahead of time for delicious meals all week! 

healthy vegetable stir fry with cashew sauce in red serving dish with chopsticks.

Just letting you know this spiralized vegetables stir fry recipe was originally published in 2016. I retested, rephotographed, updated the content and URL. Now I am republishing it for you today! I hope you enjoy. Thank you for following Cotter Crunch Y’all!.

This vegetable stir fry recipe is one of the most popular on my site, and for good reason! Made with fresh spiralized vegetables and a mouthwatering cashew stir fry sauce, it’s both tasty and good for you. Plus, it only takes one pan to make and is ready in less than 20 minutes! Really, does it get any better than that? 

Even better, this recipe can easily be prepped ahead of time and stored to eat later making it perfect for meal prep. Personally, I love being able to make one big dish and serving leftovers for lunch or dinner throughout the week, and stir frys are the easiest way to do just that! For this reason, recipes like this Asian Chicken Pesto Noodle Stir Fry, Chow Fun Zoodles Stir Fry, and my Cauliflower Fried Rice (veggie stir fry)  are on repeat in my house. 

However, if you’re new to stir frys, or just want to try your hand at spiralizing veggies, this is the perfect place to start! 

overhead image of satay style vegetable stir fry recipe in a skillet with chop sticks garnished with lime slices

How to Make Zucchini Noodles for a Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe

If you’ve never made them before, vegetable noodles can be intimidating, but don’t worry! They’re actually pretty simple. For this stir fry, we’re using zucchini, but carrots, cucumbers, rhubarb, and more can all be spiralized for a fun way to eat your veggies. 

My favorite method to create zoodles (zucchini noodles) is with either a regular or handheld spiralizer. I use this spiralizer, but they can be found online or at most grocery stores. You could also use a julienne peeler or a mandolin if you happen to have either on hand. Whichever tool you choose, the spiralizing process is pretty easy! 

Just be sure to wash and dry your zucchini or squash, cut on the ends, and twist, grate or slice your spirals depending on the device you use. Check out this post for an even more in-depth look at how to spiralize and cook fruit and veggies of all kinds.

A side image of paleo vegetable stir fry in a bowl garnished with sesame seeds.

How to Prevent Soggy Zucchini Noodles

Using veggies in place of pasta is a great way to lighten up any dish while also adding tons of nutrients. No matter what veggie noodle you choose, the trick comes to managing the water content.

Pro Tip: To prevent vegetable “noodles” from becoming soggy you can either bake them first or let them sit in a colander with a pinch of sea salt added for 10-15 minutes.

Either of these methods will help extract the extra water found in veggies that causes them to become soggy while cooking. If using the colander method, be sure to set the colander in the sink or on a sheet pan as the liquid will drain and we don’t need a big mess on the countertop. 

If you choose to bake your veggies, start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, arrange the veggie noodles on a large baking dish making sure to space them out and avoid clumps. Add a sprinkle of salt, and bake for 10-15 minutes. Once cooked, place the noodles on a paper towel, and press out any remaining moisture. Now you’re ready to start this stir fry! 

Satay style zoodles twisted on a pair of chopsticks in a bowl of spiralized satay vegetables.

How to Store & Reheat Zucchini Noodles

Contrary to popular opinion, zucchini noodles can be stored in the fridge without immediately going bad or turning soggy! For this vegetable stir fry recipe, I recommend keeping the noodles separate from the cashew sauce. Then, when you’re ready to eat, all you have to do is heat up a skillet, add your zoodles and sauce, and let them reheat. 

However, if you need something a bit quicker, this recipe can be prepped completely and stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Then, toss the stir fry in the skillet or pop it in the microwave for a healthy meal in minutes. Check out this article from the spiralizing queen herself for more information on meal prepping with spiralized vegetables. 

How to Make an Allergy-Friendly Vegetable Stir Fry Sauce

Traditional satay sauces are made with a mixture of lime juice, honey, soy sauce, curry powder, and peanut butter. Of course, these sauces taste incredible, but they aren’t always the most allergy-friendly. This means that those allergic to peanuts and gluten cannot enjoy many Asian dishes such as satay. So, in an effort to create a meal that everyone will love, I swapped out the peanut butter for cashew butter, and swapped the soy sauce for coconut aminos (paleo) or tamari sauce. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint!

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smooth cashew butter in food processor bowl

Cashews are ALSO rich in fiber, folate, and magnesium. And homemade cashew butter makes for one heck of a satay sauce. It’s buttery and very versatile. Don’t worry, if you don’t have cashews or cashew butter, you can use almond butter. Still tasty and nutritious.

To make this vegan stir fry sauce, heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the cashew butter, sesame oil, tamari, garlic, and chili flakes. Reduce the heat to a medium-low setting. Then, let the ingredients melt together, and stir until they are well combined.

Overhead image of satay-style stir fry recipe with spiralized vegetables served in a bowl and in a skillet on a tabletop.

If cashew butter isn’t an option, feel free to use a nut or seed butter of your choice instead. 

Optional Add-Ins 

This vegetable stir fry is a super filling, nutrient-dense meal all on its own, but you should absolutely feel free to experiment and add any ingredients you want to include! Truth be told, there’s not much that doesn’t pair well with this dish. So, it’s the perfect opportunity to clear out your fridge and use up any leftover protein or veggies you have on hand. 

For example, sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, baby corn carrots, and sugar snap peas all add great flavor and tons of health benefits. Or, if you’re looking to bulk up the protein content of this meal then chicken, shrimp, and even tempeh make a great addition to this satay! For more texture and a sprinkle of healthy fats, you could even include crushed almonds, sesame seeds, or extra cabbage. Really, what I’m trying to say here is that your options are limitless. Whatever you do, don’t forget to add the vegetable stir fry sauce! 

Satay style stir fry zoodles in a skillet made paleo, vegan, and gluten-free on a table top.

Other recipes to use this cashew sauce on

Try this cashew sauce on shredded chicken or in my Dan Dan Zoodles cups! Either way, you will not be disappointed. 

You can probably whip up this recipe in about the same time it took you to read this article! If you do make it, I’d love it if you let me know in the comments below. Also, don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram! 

As always, stay tuned for more delicious recipes.

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Spiralized Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 2 -3 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Spice things up with this spiralized vegetable stir fry recipe! The stir fry is cooked in a cashew satay sauce for a simple, delicious, one pan dinner that takes just 20 minutes to make. Paleo and vegan options. For a Whole 30 recipe option, see the notes.


Ingredients

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  • 3 zucchini and/or yellow squash (spiralized into noodles)
  • 1 cup chopped Napa cabbage (more if you want more veggies)
  • ¼ cup chopped red or green onion
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 to 4 Tablespoons creamy nut or seed butter (Cashew butter or almond butter. Adjust according to how much zucchini you use).
  • ½ – 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 Tablespoon tamari (GF soy sauce) or coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon five spice Asian seasoning
  • dash of sea salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • optional topping – Asian chili sauce (gluten free)

Instructions

  1. Spiralize the zucchini and squash. Clean and press excess water from zucchini with paper towel. See notes for presenting watery spiralized vegetables and zoodles!

  2. Next, chop the cabbage and red onion. Set aside.

  3. Heat a wok or skillet to medium high-high heat and add in your creamy nut butter (Make sure it’s smooth or slightly creamy beforehand), sesame oil, tamari, garlic, and chili flakes.

  4. Mix all together and let it melt in pan on medium-medium low heat, until combined.

  5. Add in the onion and cabbage and cook on medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.

  6. Add in the zucchini noodles and remaining seasoning and spices.

  7. Stir fry all together for a few minutes until veggies are cooked and coated but not soggy. Remove and garnish with more chili flakes, cilantro, green onion, Thai pepper,  splash of lime juice if desired. Drizzle with optional Asian chili sauce for a nice kick!

  8. Great with cooked chicken, beef, or shrimp! Or by itself! Keeps well in fridge in airtight container for up to 4 days.

     

Notes

  • For whole 30 option- omit agave or honey, and use coconut aminos in place of gluten-free soy sauce.

How to stir fry spiralized veggies without them becoming too watery or soggy

  1. Bake the zoodles first. Or let them sit in a colander with a pinch of sea salt. This will extract a lot of the water and then you can press them dry.
  2. If baking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the veggies noodles on a very large baking sheet or casserole dish. Space them out so they are not clumped. Toss with a bit of kosher salt.
  3. Bake for 10-15 minutes and then place on a towel and press dry. They are ready for noodle stir fry!
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: dinner
  • Method: stir fry
  • Cuisine: asian american

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: stir fry, vegetables, vegan, spiralized vegetables, paleo, asian, satay, healthy dinner

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Hi, y’all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten-Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. qurani duain

    01/21/2021 at 2:34 AM

    I love cashews and a good recipe that is a memory of life! A lot of my recipes are tied to some experience or life event! You are always full of surprises!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      01/21/2021 at 4:36 AM

      I completely agree with you, Qurani. Some of my favorite recipes are ones that spark joy!

      Reply
  2. apsaraofindia

    10/23/2020 at 2:59 AM

    I have been looking for this information for quite some times. Will look around your website.

    Reply
  3. Jacob @FlavorThyme

    06/28/2020 at 8:28 AM

    This looks incredibly tasty. Would this work if I used peanuts instead of cashews?

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      06/28/2020 at 11:48 AM

      I think that should work!

      Reply
  4. kolnescort

    03/06/2020 at 9:08 AM

    Great recipes you have wounder full dishes i love it .

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    • Kajal Thakkar

      05/08/2020 at 12:42 AM

      Nice Post

      Reply
  5. diorescort

    03/05/2020 at 4:47 AM

    It’s one of my favorite foods in your blog .Great tip! thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Rihana

    01/25/2020 at 11:44 PM

    Wow delicious recipes, I love it.

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  7. Reena Gupta

    09/24/2019 at 4:30 AM

    Thanks for giving this information its a very helpful article for me

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      09/24/2019 at 9:27 AM

      So glad it’s helpful to you!

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      • Reena Gupta

        09/26/2019 at 4:46 AM

        Thank You So Much Lindsay Cotter

        ★★★★★

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  8. Erika

    09/12/2019 at 10:03 PM

    Just made this for dinner tonight—it turned out great, with a unique blend of flavors that I would never have thought of on my own. A little spicy and a little sweet. I also added baked tofu cubes for veg protein and a leftover handful of cashews for some extra crunch. Perfect!

    ★★★★★

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  9. sweetheart

    09/11/2019 at 1:50 AM

    thank you

    Reply
  10. Nancy

    08/21/2019 at 4:25 PM

    Old post I see but I just ran across it and made it tonight. I actually used the brand Justin’s peanut butter because we like peanut butter and I had it already.
    My husband and I absolutely loved this recipe. He told me to PLEASE make it again.
    It’s a keeper. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      08/22/2019 at 6:06 PM

      Love justins! Good choice! Thanks Nancy for the feedback.

      Reply
  11. Eri

    04/28/2019 at 9:46 PM

    Delicious recipe! I modified a little bit and added enoki mushrooms (sautéed in coconut and sesame oil) and red peppers for added texture and nutrition. I also loved the tip on using the salad spinner to dry the salted zucchini. I made enough to have leftovers the next day, but instead we just gobbled it all up. Winner!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/29/2019 at 9:28 AM

      Oh i love the addition of mushrooms! So trying this. Thanks for the feedback Eri!!

      Reply
  12. Cassie Autumn Tran

    04/22/2019 at 11:48 PM

    Looks like a dream dish! Nothing beats a huge medley of vegetables with the most amazing sauce in the world. This looks like the perfectly healthy and grain free Pad Thai actually–definitely have to whip it up in my own kitchen!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/23/2019 at 9:02 AM

      Oh you’d love this one Cassie! you know the secret is in the sauce. haha. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Liz S

    04/20/2019 at 7:04 AM

    I’m loving the “squoodles,” haha.

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/20/2019 at 12:44 PM

      haha right? Totally love saying that now.

      Reply
  14. Bridget

    04/20/2019 at 6:00 AM

    This was easy to make. I used extra zucchini and no cabbage and added shrimp. The sauce was really good!

    ★★★★

    Reply
  15. Toni

    04/19/2019 at 10:24 AM

    I loved it! Such a flavorful meal for weeknights!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/19/2019 at 11:24 AM

      I’m so glad!? thank ya

      Reply
  16. Tanya Schroeder

    04/18/2019 at 9:18 PM

    Who knew spiralized veggies could taste so incredible!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Julie

    04/18/2019 at 9:16 PM

    I always love a reason to use my spiralizer, and this stir fry is delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/19/2019 at 11:23 AM

      It’s one of my favorites!?

      Reply
  18. Sommer

    04/18/2019 at 6:43 PM

    Perfect for during Lent!

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/19/2019 at 11:23 AM

      Yes, agreed!?

      Reply
  19. Suzy

    04/18/2019 at 6:41 PM

    Love to use vegetables this way! Super delicious.

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/19/2019 at 11:23 AM

      Thanks Suzy! Same here?

      Reply
  20. Alyssa

    04/18/2019 at 3:04 PM

    This is one of our favorite spiralizer recipes and the sauce is amazing!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  21. Liz

    04/18/2019 at 3:03 PM

    I tend to have meatless lunches and this was a winner! I added some diced red bell pepper, too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/19/2019 at 11:22 AM

      Love that idea-and that addition? Delicious ?

      Reply
  22. Tara | Tara Rochford Nutrition

    04/18/2019 at 5:04 AM

    I LOVE sauces like this 🙂

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/19/2019 at 11:20 AM

      Agreed!? The sauce definitely makes or breaks a dish

      Reply
  23. Liz S

    04/18/2019 at 4:10 AM

    Yes! I too love one-pot dishes (and stir-fry meals, of course). Great mix of flavors, ingredients and nutrients.

    ★★★★★

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      04/19/2019 at 11:19 AM

      Yes and yes! Less dishes to do?

      Reply
  24. Blane

    10/09/2018 at 8:51 AM

    Would you say a serving is about a cup? Also, will coconut nectar or Date Nectar work well with this recipe if I can’t find Agave nectar?

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      10/09/2018 at 11:37 AM

      Ya, 1-1.5 cups will work! And are you wanting to keep the sweetener vegan? I think honey or coconut nectar would be great!

      Reply
  25. nancy

    10/07/2018 at 2:09 AM

    awesome recepie , going to try

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  26. Tuli

    09/05/2018 at 5:27 PM

    My husband and I just finished this for dinner. It was so yummy!! Wish it had made more b/c it was so delicious!. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      09/05/2018 at 7:40 PM

      Oh wonderful! so glad. Thanks for telling me Tuli!

      Reply
  27. Anjali

    08/03/2018 at 2:28 AM

    amazin Wonderful! Did you use zucchini?

    Reply
  28. Anjali

    08/03/2018 at 2:28 AM

    Wonderful! Did you use zucchini?

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      08/03/2018 at 11:10 AM

      Yes! And summer squash.

      Reply
  29. shweta4u

    08/03/2018 at 2:27 AM

    Nice post

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  31. dipikaNEGI

    07/12/2018 at 12:50 AM

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  32. Bella Hardy

    05/09/2018 at 7:23 AM

    This cashew satay spiralized vegetable stir is so Instagrammable and adorable! fry I found your post from Pinterest! I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

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  33. Cameron

    01/07/2018 at 10:24 PM

    We just made this dish, and I’m very impressed with how well it turned out. Everyone at the table loved it!

    Reply
    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      01/07/2018 at 11:14 PM

      Wonderful! Did you use zucchini?

      Reply
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  35. NEHA

    10/23/2017 at 8:39 PM

    Super tasty! Thanks for sharing! One question… All my noodles clumped together. Did this happen to anyone else? Any suggestions? I’ll admit I used frozen noodles, thawed them out and then tried to remove as much excess water as possible… Not sure if the moisture had something to do with it! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      10/23/2017 at 10:11 PM

      Hi there! Did you use frozen noodles or frozen veggie noodles? Did you let them that first?

      Reply
  36. Laura

    10/22/2017 at 8:15 PM

    I made this for my vegan daughter and her hubby and it was AMAZING!! Full of wonderful flavor and crunch-we all had seconds! This will be a regular for us….cant wait to try it with shrimp. I had left overs today with sautéed portobello mushrooms and it was so good! Thanks for the recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      10/22/2017 at 10:35 PM

      Oh I am so glad! This is one of our favorites too Laura.

      Reply
  37. Healthy World Cuisine

    09/15/2017 at 8:18 AM

    Lindsay this sounds like our new go to recipe. Loving the flavors and textures in this dish. what brand of spiralizer are you currently using and do you like it?

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      09/15/2017 at 10:56 AM

      Thanks friend! I have the spiralizer I use listed in my shop page. I forget the actual brand but I’ve had it for YEARS and LOVE IT!!

      Reply
  38. Cassie Autumn Tran

    08/27/2017 at 12:30 PM

    Ha, I eat EVERYTHING in bowls! My dinner, my breakfast, lunch, snacks, ALL in bowls. This stir-fry looks delicious! I bet the flavors are amazing!

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    • Cotter Crunch

      08/27/2017 at 5:34 PM

      OMG you would love this.

      Reply
  39. Lisa

    08/11/2017 at 8:13 PM

    This was amazing. The only recipe of this type I’ve found that includes both cashew (or any nut) butter and five spice powder and the combo is amazing! I have recently been on a cashew butter kick (or obsession) and this is by far the best recipe of all those I’ve tried.

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    • Cotter Crunch

      08/11/2017 at 10:08 PM

      woohoo! so glad!

      Reply
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  44. kavya arora

    11/23/2016 at 5:35 AM

    I like this very much cashew satay spiralized vegetable stir fry recipe paleo

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  45. Shilpa Malhotra

    09/19/2016 at 6:33 AM

    Such a great idea. This sounds so zesty and delicious! I cannot wait to try it out!

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    • Cotter Crunch

      09/19/2016 at 8:47 AM

      keep me posted! thanks Shilpa

      Reply
  46. Roshani Khanna

    09/19/2016 at 2:01 AM

    Wow, really, I can’t get over that delicious taste! So simple and yet – sooo great. Thank you for this recipe – it’s a real keeper : )

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    • Cotter Crunch

      09/19/2016 at 8:54 AM

      it truly is a keeper! let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  47. Whitney @ WhittyPaleo

    03/10/2016 at 5:05 PM

    Just had this for dinner.. gosh it’s so yum! I’ve run out of zucchini now but once I get some more, I’m making it again! Thanks for the recipe! 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Cotter Crunch

      03/10/2016 at 9:07 PM

      Woohoo!! So glad. You can use just yellow squash too if you want

      Reply
  48. Jess @hellotofit

    02/23/2016 at 7:54 AM

    I’ve only spiralized zucchini…need to broaden my horizons!! Love that you made the sauce from cashews 🙂

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  49. Cara's Healthy Cravings

    02/19/2016 at 2:28 AM

    Oh my goodness this looks fabulous!!
    I dig the New Zealand/Indo influence, yummers!!

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  50. Abby

    02/18/2016 at 7:41 PM

    This looks amazing.

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/18/2016 at 10:28 PM

      Thanks friend! Come visit

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  51. Rachel

    02/18/2016 at 5:01 PM

    THIS. LOOKS.RIDICULOUSLY.GOOD.OMG!!!!
    Pinning!

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/18/2016 at 10:28 PM

      Thanks Rachel!! I’m loving it

      Reply
  52. Heather@hungryforbalance

    02/18/2016 at 1:47 PM

    This looks so good! Love the cashews in it! My favorite restaurant(ish) food memory – when John and I were in Paris a few years ago, there was one crepe stand that we went to almost every day. I don’t know why we decided it was the best one, but we would go out of our way to eat there.

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/18/2016 at 3:32 PM

      OMG i love that! I’ve been twice to paris and i love love love crepes there. So magical, right?

      Reply
  53. [email protected]

    02/18/2016 at 5:17 AM

    I’ve got my new spiralizer now and my spiralizer recipes will start next week.

    This is a beautiful recipe Lindsay. My mouth is watering here! Adding this to my new Pinterest Spiralizer board! 🙂

    ★★★★★

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/18/2016 at 8:05 AM

      yes!! time to bust out the spiralizer! i knew you’d approve! thanks Neil

      Reply
  54. jill conyers

    02/18/2016 at 5:05 AM

    I’ve never cooked satay. I think it’s time to change that with your recipe and my love of spiralizing.

    Reply
  55. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby

    02/17/2016 at 7:18 PM

    Love me some cashew sauce!

    Reply
  56. Alysia at slim sanity

    02/17/2016 at 6:36 PM

    I’m all over anything spiralized these days 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 7:11 PM

      oh well send me more recipes! <3 or come visit, k?

      Reply
  57. Lauren

    02/17/2016 at 4:58 PM

    This looks amazing. I love satay sauces and so happy you used cashews instead! I love food dating memories. When Johnny and I were first dating at University we used to go to this tiny falafel restaurant that did the most incredible and cheap falafel wraps with this to die for tahini sauce. Those were the days indeed 😉

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 9:13 PM

      OMG yes! those are the best! <3 it!

      Reply
  58. Carly @ Fine Fit Day

    02/17/2016 at 4:20 PM

    I try to recreate recipes from favorite meals out as well!! 🙂 I love your explanation about switching up foods and adding variety for different nutrients. I may be the only blogger left on the planet who does not own a spiralizer…

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 9:27 PM

      no, you are not the only one. Spiralizers are hard. You have to find one you like. i finally found one! and love it. <3 I'll share it with you, ok?

      Reply
  59. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job

    02/17/2016 at 3:59 PM

    Girl your pictures always look so delicious. Come take mine.

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  60. Blair

    02/17/2016 at 3:18 PM

    Mmmmm…cashew butter! I need your spiralizing MoJo — I rarely remember that i even own one, much less USE it! 🙂 This recipe sounds like the perfect excuse to pull it out. I’m pretty sure I could drink the sauce on its own. Hah!

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  61. Erin @ The Almond Eater

    02/17/2016 at 3:06 PM

    Bowls ARE so 2016, aren’t they? And I’ve heard spiralizing eggplant is quite an adventure, which is why I have yet to try it. ….and probably won’t, honestly. This looks awesome and that sauce! MMMMMMM. Honey, garlic, soy sauce twinning today like always 😀

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 8:00 PM

      always twins! yay!

      Reply
  62. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    02/17/2016 at 3:05 PM

    You never fail to surprise me with your stories. Dating in Hawaii, a coffee farm… sounds like the beginning of a movie!

    I’ve been spiralizing everything lately too. Did you know you can spiralize beets?! I recommend golden beets though. Blood baths are never fun to clean up.

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 8:01 PM

      haha good to know! that would be a blood bath for sure. Or fun to trick someone? LOL!

      Reply
  63. Beth Nydick

    02/17/2016 at 12:40 PM

    Totally making this for tonight , i’m not big on Tahini- the cashew butter is a fantastic substitute- thanks you.
    Beth

    ★★★★★

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 1:13 PM

      Wonderful! keep me posted Beth!

      Reply
  64. Hilary

    02/17/2016 at 11:21 AM

    I just started experimenting with cashew sauces and creams and they sure are amazing! Can’t wait to give this one a shot too!

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 1:14 PM

      yes! i think you’d love hilary! cashew goodness!

      Reply
  65. michele @ paleorunningmomma

    02/17/2016 at 11:00 AM

    Favorite food memory is spaghetti and meatballs at the best Italian place ever that sadly is gone now! I still remember the sauce but can’t recreate it and haven’t tasted anything the same since. I love that this gorgeous bowl of food is paleo and I’ll have to try it! I was just in an Asian market yesterday and telling my kids that I need to make more Asian inspired meals. Since you know how I feel about cashew this one is a done deal 🙂

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 2:32 PM

      OMG i need that sauce!! You gotta try to make. haha, please?

      Reply
      • Pat

        04/18/2019 at 6:15 AM

        I got this from a friend (now passed), Hilda Wiley. It’s great

        ☺☺♥♥♥♥♥ Southern Spaghetti Sauce – Hilda Wiley
        Very, very good sauce! And, it makes a LOT. I got this recipe from my wife’s friend Hilda Wiley while they were taking classes on knitting with knitting machines from Jo Carly. Hilda was born and raised in North Carolina. It is very versatile. ALL herbs and spices are dried. If using fresh herbs and/or spices, double the quantity. This sauce can be frozen for up to 1 year in Ziploc freezer bags as long as the air has been pushed out before they are sealed.
        Cook Time: 5 to 8 hours Prep Time: ~1 hour Total Time: ~6 to 9 hours
        Yield: about 12 quarts

        Ingredients
        Meat:
        2 lbs. ground beef
        2 lbs. ground Italian sausage
        6 pork chops
        Salt and Pepper to taste
        Sauce:
        2 whole green bell peppers (cut into large dice – ½ to ¾ inch squares)
        3 large white onions, coarsely diced
        1/3 cup parsley flakes
        4 to 6 whole cloves of garlic, sliced or minced
        2 cups sliced celery
        4 large cans whole peeled tomatoes
        4 small cans tomato paste
        ½ tsp red pepper flakes
        1 tsp ground nutmeg
        1 tsp sweet basil
        2 tsp oregano
        ½ tsp ground clove
        2 tsp ground cinnamon
        1 tsp anise seed
        1 large can of tomato juice
        4 to 8 cups of water
        3 Bay leaves
        Optional: 1 whole red bell pepper (cut into large dice – ½ to ¾ inch squares)
        Optional: 1 to 2 lbs sliced fresh mushrooms
        Optional: 2 cups of wine

        Method
        1. For the meat: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, sausage and drain. Sear the pork chops.
        2. For the sauce: Combine the sauce ingredients and the meats, including the pork chops and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally
        3. Remove the pork chops (and eat them – the cook’s treat)
        4. Simmer the remaining sauce for 3 to 5 hours more, stirring occasionally and adding water or chicken stock as required, maintaining the desired consistency.
        5. Serve the sauce with spaghetti, or make lasagna or pizza
        6. Freezing: You may freeze the rest in quart or gallon Ziploc freezer bags for future use. Make sure to remove the air from the bags before sealing, and stack them flat on a shelf so that they freeze as “sheets” about 1/2 to 3/4″ thick. This makes them store easily in one place. Thaw, remove from the bag and then reheat to use.

        Comments:
        • PatW: I split the recipe (make two halves) using two oven safe 6 quart Dutch ovens – one with 1 lb of sliced fresh mushrooms (for me) and one without (for my wife). I preheat the oven to 250º F. I then bring both Dutch ovens to a boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly and then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. Then I place both Dutch ovens in the oven for 3 hours. Then I remove the pork shops and return the Dutch ovens to the oven for an additional 5 to 6 hours.

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    • Robin

      11/26/2017 at 9:27 PM

      This is so good! I made it for my family tonight and it’s a winner. Will be making it often.

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      • Cotter Crunch

        11/26/2017 at 11:00 PM

        Oh I’m so glad! It’s a favorite of ours here too

        Reply
  66. Sam @ PancakeWarriors

    02/17/2016 at 10:54 AM

    Love how food can create so many amazing memories! And recreating foods (in a semi healthier version) is one of my favorite things to do! I can’t believe how much flavor and how beautiful this dish is!! So simple, love that you used cashew butter. I usually make a cashew almond butter mixture because I’m even cheaper but I’ll happily make just cashew butter for this recipe. Putting cashews on the grocery list 🙂

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  67. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    02/17/2016 at 10:27 AM

    Cashews, thai, my life! This is a bowl that should be eaten weekly! YUM!

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  68. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets

    02/17/2016 at 10:21 AM

    Those hole in the wall restaurants are often the best ones. I’ve got one here we always go to for Mexican flavor. It’s dingy, dark and fabulous.

    Reply
  69. Amanda @ .running with spoons.

    02/17/2016 at 10:16 AM

    Thank you for leaving out the eggplant! I’ve made leaps and bounds since my picky childhood days, but eggplant is still one of the things that I won’t touch. And I feel like I’m so late on the spiralizing bandwagon. Add that to my list of things to buy for my kitchen, right after a slow cooker 😯

    Reply
  70. Dietitian Jess

    02/17/2016 at 8:50 AM

    Picturing someone spiralizing eggplant made me laugh! Love meals like this- I’m wondering if there is a homemade combination of spices I could substitute for the five spice

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    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 9:27 AM

      5 spice is not a necessity. But it does give it a nice flavor. You could easily just add more chili pepper and a little bit of ginger. Or even some. Just to spice it up. Let me know if you end up trying it friend.

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    • Pat

      04/18/2019 at 6:06 AM

      For homemade Asian 5-Spice, try:
      1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
      1 teaspoon ground cloves.
      1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and ground.
      1 teaspoon ground star anise.
      1 teaspoon szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground.

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      • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

        04/19/2019 at 11:21 AM

        Great tip, thanks for sharing! That will be nice to have on hand if I ever run out?

        Reply
  71. Jen

    02/17/2016 at 8:03 AM

    Gah, I want to make this now! I love everything in it, especially the cashews!! And yes, I love my spiralizer – sweet potato noodles are my current favorite!

    Reply
  72. Susie @ SuzLyfe

    02/17/2016 at 7:51 AM

    So many things that I love in one bowl.
    I miss food.

    Reply
  73. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health

    02/17/2016 at 7:05 AM

    this is sooo drool worthy!!!! i do not own a spiralizer but i could see me eating this several times a week!!!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 2:52 PM

      Oh i think you need one! i can foresee many many noodles (zoodle) recipes in your future! haha

      Reply
  74. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    02/17/2016 at 6:08 AM

    I love cashews and a good recipe that is a memory of life! A lot of my recipes are tied to some experience or life event! You are always full of surprises!

    Reply
  75. Mariana

    02/17/2016 at 6:02 AM

    I feel this recipe was meant for me as I bought a huge bag is cashews instead of peanuts and I just blitzed them last night to make butter. Gotta try it with these zoodles!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch

      02/17/2016 at 7:26 AM

      yea! keep me posted

      Reply

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