Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Basil Pesto

A refreshing and nutritious dish, Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Basil Pesto offers a satisfyingly light yet flavorful meal perfect for maintaining a healthy weight. This gluten-free and lactose-free recipe minimizes calories while maximizing taste, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to improve their diet. The spiralized zucchini serves as a fabulous and low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, while the creamy avocado basil pesto provides healthy fats and rich flavors. Loaded with fresh tomatoes and optional toasted pine nuts, this dish not only delights the palate but also nourishes the body with vitamins and minerals. Quick to prepare, this meal comes together in under 30 minutes, making it suitable for a busy lifestyle. Ideal for lunch or dinner, feel free to customize with additional vegetables or protein sources to suit your preferences. Enjoy this vibrant and wholesome recipe as part of your journey toward healthier eating and discovering new flavors!

Overview

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

5 min

Total Time

20 min

Yield

4 servings

Serving Size

1 cup (300 grams)

Zucchini

Spiralized into noodles

4 medium

Avocado

Ripe

2 large

Fresh Basil

Packed

1 cup

Garlic

Minced

2 cloves

Olive Oil

Extra virgin

3 tablespoons

Lemon Juice

Freshly squeezed

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

Freshly ground

to taste

Cherry Tomatoes

Halved

1 cup

Pine Nuts

Lightly toasted (optional, omit if allergic)

1/4 cup

Steps

 
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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

350

Total Fat

25g

Saturated Fat

3g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

18g

Polyunsaturated Fat

4g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

250mg

Total Carbohydrates

20g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Soluble Fiber

2g

Insoluble Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

2g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

6g

Calcium

20mg

Iron

1mg

Potassium

600mg

Vitamin A

350mcg

Vitamin C

15mg

Phosphorus

80mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Dairy
Gluten
Wheat
Barley
Buckwheat
Durum Wheat
Erythritol
Grapefruit
Hops
Lactose
Maltitol
Orange
Phenylalanine
Processed Ingredients
Saccharin
Sorbitol
Sucralose
Triticale
Xylitol