Sautéed Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Light and refreshing zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy avocado dressing with fresh herbs, ideal for a low-carb weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Zucchini, Avocado, Lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium (12 oz), spiralized Zucchini
• 1 medium (5 oz), pitted and chopped Avocado
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1, minced Garlic clove
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Spiralize 2 medium zucchinis (12 oz) into noodles and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 medium avocado (5 oz), 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mash with a fork until smooth.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Step 4: Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but still crisp.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in the avocado dressing until well combined and evenly coated.