Basil Thai Noodles With Bison And Zucchini + Spicy

Name: Basil Thai Noodles With Bison And Zucchini + Spicy Quick Pickled Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Basil Thai Noodles with Bison and Zucchini; 1/2 pound wide rice noodles; 1 tablespoon 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1 pound ground bison or grass fed ground beef (or tempeh if vegan); 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced; 1 inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, or 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 teaspoon coconut sugar; 1 large carrot, thin matchstick cut or bias cut; 1 large zucchini, medium matchstick cut; 1 ounce Thai basil or regular basil (about 1 cup picked leaves), stemmed and left whole; 2 limes, juiced; 3 scallions, bias cut (reserve some of the green cuts for garnish); 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, to finish; Spicy Quick Pickled Cucumber; 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into quarter moons; 1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled; Pinch red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar

Servings: persons

Basil Thai Noodles with Bison and Zucchini
1/2 pound wide rice noodles
1 tablespoon 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 pound ground bison or grass fed ground beef (or tempeh if vegan)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons coconut aminos, or 1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon coconut sugar
1 large carrot, thin matchstick cut or bias cut
1 large zucchini, medium matchstick cut
1 ounce Thai basil or regular basil (about 1 cup picked leaves), stemmed and left whole
2 limes, juiced
3 scallions, bias cut (reserve some of the green cuts for garnish)
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, to finish
Spicy Quick Pickled Cucumber
1 cucumber, peeled and cut into quarter moons
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar

1
Cook wide rice noodles 9 minutes (may vary depending on the brand you buy- check package directions), and toss with toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds. Set aside.
2
Saute ground meat in oil in a large high sided skillet over high heat. Break it up as it cooks, but be careful not to agitate too much- you want to allow the meat to brown. Season with salt and remove from pan with a slotted spoon or spatula and add to noodles, trying to keep drippings in the pan.
3
In the same pan you used to cook the meat, saute onion, ginger, and garlic in drippings and remaining 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil over medium high heat, about 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with coconut aminos and fish sauce. Add carrot and zucchini and continue to cook, tossing frequently, about 5-8 minutes or until softened. Add vegetables to noodles, along with basil, lime juice and scallion. Toss and serve. Garnish with reserved scallion and more sesame seeds or some roasted peanuts.
4
Great with sesame roasted broccoli and spicy quick pickled cucumber (below).
5
l ingredients, cover, and let marinate 20 minutes or overnight.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Basil Thai Noodles with Bison and Zucchini, 1/2 pound wide rice noodles, 1 tablespoon 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Basil Thai Noodles With Bison And Zucchini + Spicy Quick Pickled Cucumber falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Basil Thai Noodles With Bison And Zucchini + Spicy Quick Pickled Cucumber

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