Cold Sesame Noodles with Spiralized Vegetables

Name: Cold Sesame Noodles with Spiralized Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 oz whole wheat spaghetti (uncooked); 1 zucchini (medium-sized; spiralized); 2 carrots (spiralized or shredded); 2 cups chickpeas (15 or 19 oz can, drained & rinsed; note 2); green onions (to garnish); sesame seeds (to garnish); 1/4 cup almond butter (all natural; note 1); 1 teaspoon ginger (finely grated); 1 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (I use reduced sodium); 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey); 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional; omit for non-spicy version)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

These cold sesame noodle meal prep bowls are the perfect vegan prep ahead lunch: spiralized vegetables tossed with chickpeas and whole wheat spaghetti in a spicy almond butter sauce.

Updated at: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:10:24 GMT