Avocado Pesto Zoodles
A creamy, refreshing avocado pesto sauce tossed with spiralized zucchini noodles for a healthy, low-carb Italian-inspired meal that’s quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine avocado, basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- With the processor running, slowly add olive oil to create a creamy pesto sauce.
- Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the zucchini noodles with the avocado pesto until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra pine nuts or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For added protein, top with grilled chicken or toasted chickpeas. Serve chilled for a refreshing summer dish.
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