Spicy Basil Zucchini Bowl

Spicy Basil Zucchini Bowl

Super, duper easy!  Great backup recipe when you don't know what to make for dinner. 

 Even little Liam liked the spicy tofu.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/4 cup minced shallots

3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

3 large zucchini

1 tablespoon Tamari

2 teaspoons coconut sugar

1 1/4 teaspoons chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)

1 teaspoon water

1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup sliced basil leaves 

Preparation

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots and garlic to pan; cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add zucchini to pan; cook until it is tender. Combine Tamari and the next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add Tamari sauce mixture to pan, and cook for 1 minute or until mixture thickens, stirring to coat chicken. Remove from heat. Stir in basil.

Serve over quinoa, rice or udon noodles for a quick and delicious dinner.