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Going to be enjoying this favorite of ours as a side to "Sesame-Seared Tuna Steaks" tonight. Not only is this quick, easy, & fairly healthy, but you can add in cooked shrimp or chicken to make it a full meal.
BREEZY SESAME ZUCCHINI CARROT RAMEN NOODLES
1 medium zucchini – OR – 1 small zucchini & 1 small yellow squash
1 medium carrot
1 scallion
1 package plain Ramen noodles (or 1-2 pkges. ramen soup mix – seasoning packet discarded)
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
Aprox. 1 teaspoon (about 1”) peeled & grated fresh ginger
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Soy sauce to taste
Vegetable oil
Hot sesame oil (or regular, if desired)
Wash & trim zucchini; trim & peel carrot. Cut both into small batons or matchsticks. Trim & slice scallion.
Cook ramen noodles according to package directions & drain.
In a medium/large skillet, heat a thin coating of vegetable oil & sauté squash & carrot until just barely tender. Add scallion, ginger, & garlic & stir a few times. Add drained noodles & combine gently. Add crushed red pepper flakes & soy sauce to taste & gently combine again. Serve with a drizzle of hot (or regular) sesame oil on top.
BREEZY SESAME ZUCCHINI CARROT RAMEN NOODLES
1 medium zucchini – OR – 1 small zucchini & 1 small yellow squash
1 medium carrot
1 scallion
1 package plain Ramen noodles (or 1-2 pkges. ramen soup mix – seasoning packet discarded)
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
Aprox. 1 teaspoon (about 1”) peeled & grated fresh ginger
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Soy sauce to taste
Vegetable oil
Hot sesame oil (or regular, if desired)
Wash & trim zucchini; trim & peel carrot. Cut both into small batons or matchsticks. Trim & slice scallion.
Cook ramen noodles according to package directions & drain.
In a medium/large skillet, heat a thin coating of vegetable oil & sauté squash & carrot until just barely tender. Add scallion, ginger, & garlic & stir a few times. Add drained noodles & combine gently. Add crushed red pepper flakes & soy sauce to taste & gently combine again. Serve with a drizzle of hot (or regular) sesame oil on top.