Description
Zoodles with Avocado and Mango Sauce is a vibrant, healthy, and refreshing vegan main course that combines spiralized zucchini noodles with a creamy, tropical avocado and mango sauce. This no-cook recipe is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a light lunch or dinner, offering clean flavors and nutritious benefits with a hint of spice and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Zoodles
- 4 medium zucchinis (spiralized)
Sauce
- 1 ripe avocado (peeled and pitted)
- 1 ripe mango (peeled and diced)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion (optional)
- Chopped cashews or almonds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Zoodles: Spiralize 4 medium zucchinis into noodles using a spiralizer and set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Avocado-Mango Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine 1 ripe avocado (peeled and pitted), 1 ripe mango (peeled and diced), 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small minced garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and add more salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired to balance the flavors.
- Toss Zoodles with Sauce: Pour the creamy avocado-mango sauce over the spiralized zucchini noodles and gently toss until the zoodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Onion: Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tablespoons chopped red onion if using, to enhance freshness and flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cashews or almonds and additional cilantro if desired for a crunchy texture and extra burst of flavor.
- Optional Warm Version: For a warm dish, lightly sauté the zoodles in a skillet for 1–2 minutes before tossing with the sauce.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh to preserve the texture of the zoodles and vibrant flavor of the sauce.
- The avocado-mango sauce can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and kept in the refrigerator, covered tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to prevent browning.
- For a hint of spice, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce or serve on the side.
- To add warmth, lightly sauté the zoodles before mixing with the sauce as a variation.
- Substitute cashews or almonds with your favorite nuts or seeds for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
