By Anonymous Pancetta
Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto
14 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
This recipe for Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto is Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Seafood-free, Tree Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Egg-Free, Soy-Free, Keto-Friendly, and Vegetarian recipe that serves 5 and can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. It meets all your dietary requirements.
Updated at: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:30:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
29
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories207.9 kcal (10%)
Total Fat18.6 g (27%)
Carbs10.8 g (4%)
Sugars5.2 g (6%)
Protein3.4 g (7%)
Sodium174.8 mg (9%)
Fiber5 g (18%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
5 servings
2avocados
ripe, pitted and peeled
2cloves garlic
¼ cupfresh basil leaves
¼ cupfresh spinach leaves
1juice of lemon
2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
5zucchinis
medium
2 tablespoonsolive oil
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
Cherry tomatoes
for garnish, optional
fresh basil leaves
for garnish, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the Avocado Pesto:
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the ripe avocados, garlic, fresh basil leaves, fresh spinach leaves, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 3
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
Step 4
Make the Zucchini Noodles:
Step 5
Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles from the medium zucchini.
Step 6
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 7
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until they are just tender. Be careful not to overcook, as zucchini noodles can become mushy quickly.
Step 8
Season the noodles with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 9
Combine with Avocado Pesto:
Step 10
Once the zucchini noodles are cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from the heat.
Step 11
Add the prepared avocado pesto to the skillet with the zucchini noodles. Toss to coat the noodles evenly with the pesto.
Step 12
Serve:
Step 13
Divide the zucchini noodles with avocado pesto among 5 serving plates.
Step 14
Garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves if desired.
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