Carrot Noodle Skincare Bowl (Print Version)

Spiralized carrot noodles with fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and zesty tahini-lime dressing for a light, healthy lunch.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 large carrots, peeled and spiralized
02 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup red bell pepper, julienned
04 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons tahini
08 - 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
09 - 1 tablespoon water
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari, gluten-free if needed
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

# Method:

01 - Peel and spiralize the carrots into thin noodles.
02 - Distribute the carrot noodles evenly between two serving bowls.
03 - Layer cucumber slices, julienned red bell pepper, avocado slices, and baby spinach over the carrot noodles, then sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
04 - Whisk together tahini, lime juice, water, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy; adjust consistency with additional water if necessary.
05 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the assembled bowls.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds on top.
07 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 20 minutes and requires zero cooking, so it's perfect for days when you're too tired to turn on the stove.
  • The textures actually keep you engaged while eating—crisp, creamy, chewy, crunchy all in one bite.
  • You'll feel genuinely nourished afterward, not depleted like you might after heavier meals.
02 -
  • Spiralized carrots release water as they sit, so make this bowl only when you're ready to eat it, not hours beforehand.
  • A squeeze of extra lime juice in the dressing transforms it from 'pretty good' into 'why am I not making this every day'—don't be shy with the citrus.
03 -
  • Make the dressing in a mason jar and shake it instead of whisking—it emulsifies faster and tastes even creamier.
  • If your tahini dressing breaks and looks grainy, add ice water one drop at a time while whisking and it'll come back together like magic.
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