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Creamy Avocado Pesto Zoodles
Creamy Avocado Pesto Zoodles
Serves: 8
Cook Time: 10mins
Summary

This quick and easy recipe is SO GOOD. Plus, you can enjoy it warm or cold!

Ingredients

For The Zoodles: 

6 Large Zucchini, Spiralized

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

For The Sauce:

2 Ripe Avocados

1 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves

3 Cloves Garlic

¼ Cup Pine Nuts

2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

½ Tsp. Sea Salt

3 Tbsp Olive Oil

Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste

Directions

1. Prepare Your Zucchini

We used a spiralizer to make long, skinny noodles, but if you don’t have one, a chef knife, mandolin, or potato peeler works just as well. Either way you slice it, place your freshly cut “noodles” on a paper towel after, so that any excess water is soaked up.

2. Make the Sauce 

To a food processor, add avocados, basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt. Then, pulse until everything is blended well and creamy.

3. Cook Your Zoodles

Over medium-high heat, drizzle olive oil into a large skillet and add your zucchini noodles. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender.

4. Combine

Add your zucchini noodles to a large bowl and toss with the creamy avocado pesto sauce. Sprinkle with cracked pepper and parmesan cheese, and enjoy!

Notes

1. Prevent Sogginess 

After spiralizing, lightly salt the zoodles and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry before cooking.

2. Nut-Free Option 

Substitute pine nuts with sunflower seeds or skip them altogether if you have a nut allergy.

3. Extra Creaminess 

Add a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt to the avocado pesto for an even creamier texture.