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Avocado Pesto Zoodles

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time15 mins

Avocado pesto zoodles are great for cutting down carbs and incorporating more vegetables in your diet. By subbing in zucchini for noodles (thus the name zoodles) you can feel good about what you're indulging in.

Avocado Pesto Zoodles

Ingredients:
 2 medium zucchini
 ½ avocado
 ½ cup fresh basil
 2 garlic
 2 tbsp pine nuts or walnuts
 1 tbsp lemon juice
 3 tbsp water
 2 tbsp olive oil
 2 tbsp butter
 ½ cup grape tomatoes, sliced
 salt
 pepper
 olives
Directions:
1

Use a julienne peeler, mandolin, or spiralizer to spiralize the zucchini into noodles. Add noodles to a large bowl.

2

In a food processor, add basil, avocado, garlic, pine nuts, and lemon juice and pulse for 20 seconds or until pesto is smooth and creamy. You may need to add more water to get it to your desired consistency.

3

Transfer to a bowl with the zucchini noodles and toss the noodles until they are well coated. Top with tomatoes and any other favorite topping.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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