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Creamy Avocado Zucchini Pasta

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 large portions
Calories: 362 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.