🍝 Skinny Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Perfect for: low-cal, low-carb, plant-powered weight loss meals!

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Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized (or buy pre-spiralized zoodles)

• 1 ripe avocado

• 1 clove garlic

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)

• A handful of fresh basil

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Optional: cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, or toasted pine nuts

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Instructions:

1. Make the sauce: In a blender, combine avocado, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, basil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

2. Cook the zoodles: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the zucchini noodles for 2–3 minutes until just tender (don’t overcook!).

3. Combine: Remove zoodles from heat and toss with the creamy avocado sauce.

4. Serve: Top with optional add-ins like cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken for protein.

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Why it works for weight loss:

✅ Low in calories
✅ High in fiber and healthy fats
✅ Super filling and satisfying
✅ No refined carbs

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Bonus tip: If you crave real pasta sometimes, try using whole wheat or chickpea pasta and mix it 50/50 with zoodles!