Healthy Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Sauce – Vegetarian/Vegan Low Carb Option You’re in for a treat! Zoodles & lo-cal Avocado sauce; so filling but I feel there is nothing in my stomach after this. Perfect for keto diet or when you need to eat something healthy in 10 minutes!! The spiralized zucchini and parsnips coated in the creamy avocado pesto sauce was heaven.

Healthy Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Sauce:

Recipe Card (Tasty Recipes):

Print Recipe 5 from 9 votes Low Carb Vegetarian Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Zucchini Noodles With Avocado Sauce ~ A healthy dinner recipe of zucchini noodles in a creamy avocado-walnut « pesto » sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 280 per serving

Ingredients:

4 medium zucchinis (spiralized or sliced thinly)
2 large avocados, halved and destoned
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant based alternative)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. cherry tomatoes for garnish (if desired)
1/4 CUP TOASTED PINE NUTS (OPTIONAL, FOR GARNISH)

Instructions:

Spiralize the Zucchinis:

Cut your zucchinis into noodles using a spiralizer. By the way, if you dont have a spiralizer…No fun at all! You can also use your vegetable peeler or julienne slicer. Zoodles — low carb alternative for noodles

Make the Avocado Sauce:

Blend up some: 2 avocados basil Olive oil Lemon juice Garlic Almond milk until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste as wellangered liaisons If you find the sauce is too thick, add a sprinkle more almond milk until it reaches your desired consistency.

Cook the Zucchini Noodles:

In a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Pour over zoodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through but still has a bite to it. They will get really lose their texture and mimic the appearance of moosh noodles if overcookedy so watch out!

Toss the Zoodles with Sauce:

When zoodles are done cooking, remove from heat and top them with creamy avocado sauce. Evenly coat each noodle with sauce and stir gently.

Serve and Garnish:

Add a portion of zucchini noodles to small bowls. Top with grape tomatoes and a few toasted pine nuts for more flavor — not to mention added crunch.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Low-Carb & Healthy:
Zucchini noodles are a delicious way to keep carbs low and texture alive as you strip your pasta bare.
Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly:
It is dairy free; the avocado-based sauce provides a creamy texture.
Quick and Easy:
It only a cook time of 25 minutes in total so it is great for the weeknight rush.
Rich in Healthy Fats:
Avocados come with healthy fats that are good for your heart and get you full.

What are the key ingredients/substitutions?

Zucchini: Still, you can switch in zucchini for another veggie such as cucumber or spaghetti squash.
Creamy: Not enough creamy avocados to judge, but that cashew cream recipe works great here.
No pine nuts: Walnuts, or sunflower seed to add a little topping crunch.
Almond Milk: You can use any type of unsweetened plant-based milk, such as coconut or soy.

Print Recipe 5 from 1 vote Low-Carb Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Sauce: Step-by-Step Guide :

Spiralize Zucchini : Using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler, turn zucchinis into thin strands (like pasta).
Sauce : mix with avocado and basilPUREEUUH: Blend all ingredients. Finally, the garlic and lemon in together add a rich depth of flavour but still with that creamy texture.
Saute the Zoodles: Sauté your zucchini noodles, being careful not to let them sit long enough for them to become limp.
Toss with Sauce: Thoroughly coat the noodles in your luscious avocado sauce.
Garnish: Finish it off with bite from crunchy pine nuts and bright fresh cherry tomatoes

Expert Tips for Success:

Don’t Overcook the Zucchini Noodles: As a nutritionist, I recommend to not overcook them or otherwise the zucchini will sweat and they end up mushy.
Ripe Avocados: They ensure your sauce is creamy and smooth. If avocados are soft, the sauce will be creamy but if they’re too hard/slightly harder (than perfect) then you’ll get a chunky textured sauce.
Add Protein: try grilled tofu, tempeh or chickpeas.

Different Versions and Modding:

Shut up, Kick it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the avocado sauce for heat.
Variations on Herbs: Ditch the basil in favor of cilantro or parsley for a different flavor profile.
Throw in More Veggies: You can add some sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms to up the veggie content even more and make it healthier.

How to Store and Reheat

Step 4 store: transfer any leftover food to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheat: Warm zucchini noodles in a skillet for 1-2 minutes. Don’t microwave, it will make the noodles overcooked.
It does not freeze well: because of the water content in zucchini and avocado, this dish is best fresh.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve these zoodles with a simple green salad or roasted veggies, such as broccoli and cauliflower.

ANSWER (FAQs):

How far in advance can I make the avocado sauce?

Yes! The avocado sauce can be made up to one day in advance. Cover with airtight container and plastic wrap pressed directly onto sauce to prevent browning.

How to spiralize the zucchini and tips?

Up there with the spiralised sweet potatoes are zoodles, which have a similar consistency to pasta when boiled. You can use any livestock as part of this recipe — beef and prawns work especially well over meatier fish like salmon but halibut is easier for you if it’s hard to find elsewhere!

Related Recipes:

Low-Carb Cauliflower Stir-Fry
Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers
Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup

Conclusion:

Besides being BEYOND tasty, this Low-Carb Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Sauce was super easy to make also! Vegan Deep Dish Pizza Print Recipe Pin Recipe Scale 1x 2x 3x Ingredients For the crust: Instructions Notes Perfect when you need a guilt-free fix for light lunch or dinner and don’t want to repeat the regular takeaways on offer.