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Spicy courgette noodles with mince

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
Written by

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

2 min read
Last updated October 2026
Spicy courgette noodles with mince

Prep and cooking time: 40 mins

  • Freezable
  • Gluten-free
  • High-protein
  • Lower-carbohydrate

Ingredients

Serves: 4

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 500g minced beef
  • 2 courgettes, spiralised
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2cm fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into ½ moons
  • 200g green beans
  • 350g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 aubergine, cubed
  • 2 x 400g tins coconut milk
  • 1 tsp ground cayenne
  • 1 large red chilli, sliced
  • 50g crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • 50g miso paste
  • 1 tbsp cold-pressed sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
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Method

Step 1

Spiralise your courgette and set aside.

Step 2

Add 1 tbsp oil to a large pan or wok, over medium-high heat. Fry the ginger and garlic, until fragrant. Add the carrots, green beans, mushrooms, and aubergines and cook for 5mins.

Step 3

Add the minced beef and cook until no longer pink.

Step 4

Add the coconut milk, spices, peanut butter, lime juice, chilli, miso, and spring onions. Simmer for 10-15mins.

Step 5

Pour the veggie and meat mixture over the courgette noodles to serve.

Step 6

Top with sesame oil, peanuts, and sesame seeds.

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