Raw & Vegan Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Sauce Recipe
A fresh and healthy raw vegan zucchini pasta dish featuring spiralized zucchini tossed in a creamy and tangy avocado sauce, topped with homemade cashew parmesan. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Zucchini Pasta
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
- Ground pepper, to taste
Avocado Sauce
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- Homemade Cashew Parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Wash and spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler to create noodle-like strands.
- Salt and drain zucchini: Place the spiralized zucchini in a large bowl, sprinkle half of the salt over it, and toss well. Let it sit for about 20 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Make avocado sauce: Peel and pit the avocado, then blend it in a food processor or blender with the remaining salt, lemon juice, and ground pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Drain zucchini: After 20 minutes, drain the liquid released from the zucchini and return the noodles to the bowl.
- Toss with sauce: Add the avocado cream to the zucchini noodles and mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
- Serve: Plate the zucchini pasta and garnish with homemade cashew parmesan. Enjoy immediately for best freshness.
Notes
- For best texture, use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to create zucchini noodles.
- Letting the zucchini sit with salt helps reduce excess moisture and improves sauce adherence.
- The avocado sauce can be adjusted with more lemon juice or pepper according to taste preferences.
- Homemade cashew parmesan adds a delicious, nutty flavor without dairy.
- This dish is best eaten fresh and not stored for long periods due to the raw avocado sauce.
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