Carrot Noodle Skincare Bowl (Print version)

Spiralized carrots topped with fresh vegetables, avocado, and tahini-lime dressing. Light, colorful, and ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 large carrots, peeled and spiralized into noodles
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 fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tablespoon water
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
11 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
12 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Toppings

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

# Directions:

01 - Peel carrots and spiralize them into thin, noodle-like strands using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
02 - Divide carrot noodles evenly between two serving bowls, creating a bed for the remaining vegetables.
03 - Arrange cucumber slices, julienned red bell pepper, avocado slices, and baby spinach on top of the carrot noodles. Sprinkle fresh cilantro over each bowl.
04 - Whisk together tahini, lime juice, water, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Add more water if dressing is too thick.
05 - Drizzle the tahini-lime dressing generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds for crunch.
06 - Serve immediately while vegetables remain crisp and avocado is fresh.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The vibrant colors create such a gorgeous presentation that youll feel like youre treating yourself to a spa lunch at home without any actual cooking involved.
  • Each bite delivers this incredible textural journey from the slight crunch of carrot noodles to the creaminess of avocado that somehow makes you feel glowing from the inside out.
02 -
  • Never add the avocado until just before serving, as even with lime juice it will start browning and make the whole bowl look less appetizing if prepared too far in advance.
  • The dressing thickens dramatically in the refrigerator, so if you make it ahead, expect to thin it with a splash of warm water while whisking vigorously before using.
03 -
  • For the most beautiful carrot spirals, choose the thickest setting on your spiralizer, then gently pull apart the strands with your fingers before arranging in the bowl to create more volume and prevent clumping.
  • Massaging a tiny bit of the dressing into the carrot noodles for just 30 seconds softens them slightly while maintaining their crunch, creating that perfect sweet spot between raw and cooked texture.
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