Avocado Pesto Zoodles
Avocado Pesto Zoodles is a fresh, creamy, and healthy low-carb dish combining spiralized zucchini noodles with a vibrant avocado basil pesto, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
- 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 zucchini, spiralized
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine avocado, basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
- While processing, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the zucchini noodles with the avocado pesto until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra pine nuts or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a warm variation, briefly sauté the zoodles in a pan before tossing with pesto, but avoid overcooking to maintain texture.
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