Creamy Zucchini Noodles

Name: Creamy Zucchini Noodles
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon coconut aminos; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon lemon zest

4 steps

Spiralized zucchini noodles make a surprisingly satisfying pasta substitute. Serve them with a rich and creamy sauce made with basil and avocado.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:03:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories145.6 kcal (7%)

Total Fat9.1 g (13%)

Carbs16 g (6%)

Sugars8.3 g (9%)

Protein4.9 g (10%)

Sodium117 mg (6%)

Fiber7 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

3zucchini

medium

1avocado

ripe, peeled and pitted

½ cupfresh basil leaves

1 tablespoonlemon juice

1garlic clove

⅛ teaspoonground black pepper

1 teaspooncoconut aminos

1 tablespoonwater

1 tablespoonlemon zest

Instructions

Step 1

Use a spiral slicer (or a julienne peeler or a regular vegetable peeler) to make long, thin strips of zucchini that resemble spaghetti.

Step 2

To make the sauce, combine avocado, basil, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, coconut aminos and water in a food processor or high-powered blender and process until smooth and creamy. Add additional water if needed to adjust consistency.

Step 3

Toss the uncooked (or lightly steamed) zucchini noodles with the sauce. Top with lemon zest.

Step 4

Note: Bean pasta may be substituted for the zucchini.