Creamy Avocado Zoodles with Bacon
Paleo, ketogenic, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free zucchini noodles with crispy bacon all in a delicious lemon garlic avocado cream - a healthy dinner ready in 15 minutes.
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When I "invented" this recipe I was sure I'll prepare spiralized zucchini noodles and some kind of avocado cream, but it felt like something is missing, so I added some crispy fried bacon to my dish and then I realized it's perfect!
This avocado zoodle is creamy, filling, very delicious and not at least is healthy!
This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, keto and paleo. Besides the super flavors, you can get vitamins from zucchini and healthy fats from avocado.
This quick and easy dinner recipe requires just 7 ingredients to make, nothing fancy, just simple and delicious ingredients from your fridge. To make the avocado sauce you'll need: avocado, fresh basil leaves, garlic and a lemon. Throw one ripe avocado, some basil leaves, one garlic clove and lemon juice into the food processor and blend until you get a smooth and creamy sauce, finish it by adding salt and pepper to taste.
The best and easiest way to make zucchini noodles is to use a vegetable spiralizer. If you don't have a spiralizer you can prepare these healthy noodles using a vegetable peeler or simply cut the zucchini into strips using a sharp knife.
Sauté the zoodles on the stove for a few minutes before serving, to get some pasta-like, not soggy but still crunchy zucchini spaghetti. If you find this time consuming, simply just cook the zoodles in a microwave oven for 1-2 minutes or serve them raw. Combine the avocado sauce with the zoodles and top your dish with fried bacon pieces. If you desire serve your avocado pasta with grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Diet: keto, paleo, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, clean eating
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 2
Paleo, low-carb, gluten free, dairy free zucchini noodles with bacon in a delicious lemon garlic avocado cream - a healthy dinner ready in 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/2 lemon's juice
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- black pepper
- sea salt
- 3-4 bacon slices
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil | olive oil
Instructions
- Place the avocado, garlic and basil leaves into a food processor. Process until well combined and creamy, then add the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry them as you like.
- Using a spiralizer prepare the zucchini noodles. In skillet heat 1 teaspoon olive oil/coconut oil, add the zoodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the zucchini is not raw, but not soggy yet. (or cook the zoodles into microwave oven for 1-2 minutes or serve it raw.)
- Toss the zucchini noodles with the avocado sauce until well coated, then top with bacon.
Nutritional disclaimer
Please note, that I'm not a nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes based on calculation made on YUMMLY (you can sign up for free, use the Yum button to save my recipes and see the nutritional information). I advice you to calculate independently the accurate nutritional information on your own, based on type of ingredients you are using and by weighting out your on food. Thank you for understanding!