Green Goddess Zoodle Pasta (Print)

Zucchini noodles tossed in creamy herb sauce with fresh vegetables, a light and flavorful dish.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
02 - 2 cups savoy cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 avocado, diced
05 - 2 scallions, sliced

→ Green Goddess Sauce

06 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
07 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
08 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley
09 - 1/4 cup fresh chives
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon (or 1 tablespoon dried)
11 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
12 - 1 small garlic clove
13 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings (optional)

16 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan)
17 - 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
18 - Extra fresh herbs, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Spiralize the zucchini and set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
02 - Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the sliced savoy cabbage for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, basil, parsley, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - In a large bowl, toss the sautéed zucchini noodles and cabbage with the Green Goddess sauce until evenly coated.
05 - Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and scallions.
06 - Divide the mixture among serving bowls and top with crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It actually tastes indulgent even though it's basically vegetables and herbs, which feels like winning the food lottery.
  • You can have it ready in 30 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you need dinner but don't want to spend three hours cooking.
  • It's endlessly adaptable—add chicken if you want protein, go fully vegan, swap herbs around based on what's in your fridge.
02 -
  • The moisture from the zucchini is your biggest enemy—skipping the paper towel step will turn this into a watery mess, so don't rush it.
  • Don't overcook the zoodles or they'll turn into mush and fall apart when you toss them, so that three-minute sauté time is not a suggestion.
  • Make the sauce while your vegetables cook so you're not scrambling at the end, and make it a little thinner than you think you need because the warm zoodles will thicken it up.
03 -
  • Chill your bowl before tossing if you're making this ahead—it keeps everything fresh longer and stops the sauce from separating.
  • A tiny pinch of nutmeg in the sauce sounds weird but adds this invisible depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
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