Avocado Pesto Zoodles
Avocado Pesto Zoodles are a fresh, creamy, and healthy low-carb dish combining spiralized zucchini noodles with a rich avocado basil pesto, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- 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
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the avocado, basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture is smooth, gradually adding olive oil until desired pesto consistency is reached.
- Toss the spiralized zucchini noodles with the avocado pesto until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra pine nuts or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For an extra protein boost, add grilled chicken or shrimp on top; you can also swap pine nuts with walnuts or almonds for a different flavor.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/avocado-pesto-zoodles/