Super quick and healthy low-carb pasta alternative made from zucchini, avocado, lemon, olive oil, and hemp seeds. Topped with fresh diced cocktail tomatoes and hemp seeds.
Full of plant power nutrition. It’s keto, low carb, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free.
This is a true raw vegan meal, however you are welcome to customize this recipe to your tastes.
Optional Add Ins
Grated Parmesan: Add a dairy kick and cheesy taste.
Basil: Nothing says pesto like basil.
Greek Yogurt: Add two tablespoons of greek yogurt while making sauce for a creamy probiotic kick.
Add Meat or Meat Alternative: Top it with your favorite grilled protein for a quick and healthy meal.
Hot vs Cold
You can serve the zoodles hot or cold. If you decide to cook them, be prepared for them to potentially shrink and get watery. Toss your zoodles with a pinch of salt and let sit out. They will loose some water content. Then you have to cook it on stovetop under a minute and immediately remove from heat. Then add the sauce.
The cold noodles with retain their crunch and all nutritional value. It might not be terribly enjoyable if you’re not a vegan or vegetarian… however if you’ve got a beach body in mind for this summer: you’ll eat it and like it! (I’m down 7lbs in 2 weeks at the time of writing this)
Storage
Keep the zoodles and avocado sauce separate in an airtight containers for up to 1 day. Best eaten day of.
Zoodles with Hemp-Avocado Sauce
Equipment
- Stand Mixer with Spiralizer (Optional: Handheld Spiralizer)
- Large bowl
- 2 Plates or Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Zucchini Spiralized
- 1 Avocado
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ Lemon Zested & Juiced
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Hemp Seeds Plus extra for garnish
- 2 tsp Water
- Black Pepper To Taste
- 3 Cocktail Tomatoes Diced
Instructions
- You may prepare your own zoodles with spiralizer attachment on your stand mixer or purchase pre made zoodles from grocery store. Set aside in large bowl.
- In a blender or food processor blend avocado, olive oil, lemon, salt, hemp seeds, water, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Add hemp-avocado sauce to zoodles. Mix well until all zoodles are coated. Divide zoodles into two bowls or on two plates. Top with diced tomatoes and hemp seeds.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
