Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Sauce
A delightful dish featuring zucchini noodles and a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for quick dinners and summer meals.
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Pasta
- 3-4 pieces large zucchini Use 5-6 small zucchini if preferred.
- 1 teaspoon olive oil For sautéing garlic.
- 3 cloves garlic Crushed or minced.
For the Avocado Sauce
- 2 pieces ripe avocados Pitted and peeled.
- ⅓ cup cilantro Loosely packed.
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For richness and smoothness.
- ½ teaspoon salt Or to taste.
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper For flavor.
- water As needed for consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the ends off zucchini and spiralize them to create zucchini noodles.
Cooking
- Heat a large pan over high heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Once hot, add crushed garlic and sauté for a few seconds until golden.
- Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the pan and cook for a few seconds until slightly tender.
- Remove the pan from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Making the Sauce
- In a blender, combine avocados, cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until creamy, adding water as needed for a pourable consistency.
Serving
- Pour the avocado sauce over the cooled zucchini noodles and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with shaved parmesan or additional cilantro.
Notes
Choose fresh zucchini for best flavor. Adjust avocado sauce consistency with water. Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.