Creamy Avocado Zucchini Pasta
User Reviews
4.7
183 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 large portions
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Calories
362 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Pasta
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With over 50 five-star reviews, this zucchini pasta with avocado pesto is a well-tested and delicious low-carb alternative to spaghetti. Feel free to use store-bought zucchini noodles for an even quicker and simpler recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 avocado ripe
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 mL
- Water as needed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 zucchinis spiralized or cut into ¼ inch wide strips
Instructions
- Pesto: In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, garlic, basil leaves and lemon juice until smooth, then mix in extra virgin olive oil. Add water, 1 Tbsp at a time, until sauce reaches a fluid yet thick consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Zucchini Noodles: Saute zoodles with a splash of olive oil over medium/high heat until slightly soft and bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain excess water.
- Serve: Toss zoodles with sauce and top with parmesan cheese (you may not need all of the sauce).
Notes
- Storage: Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat it on the stove low and slow. If the sauce is sticky or tacky, add a splash of water to bring it back together.
- Make the noodles ahead of time: You can make the zucchini noodles up to 2 days in advance.
- Make the noodles ahead of time: You can make the zucchini noodles up to 2 days in advance.
- Reduce moisture: Zucchini noodles hold a lot of water, so it can be useful at this point to sprinkle the noodles with salt and let it sit for 15 minutes to let water drain out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving (half recipe)
Calories
362kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
4.6g
(9%)
Fat
34.1g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
6.3g
(32%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
1043mg
(30%)
Fiber
9.1g
(36%)
Sugar
4.1g
(8%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2large portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (half recipe) | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 9% |
| Fat | 34.1g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1043mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9.1g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4.1g | 8% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
183 reviews
Excellent
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