Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto

A delicious and nutritious side dish perfect for complementing chicken tenders while adhering to gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-FODMAP diets. This Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto dish is both light and satisfying, making it a great choice for anyone looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy diet. The spiralized zucchini serves as a low-calorie, high-volume base packed with vitamins and minerals, while the creamy avocado pesto adds healthy fats and a burst of flavor. This recipe is designed for quick preparation, taking under 30 minutes to make, which is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Enjoy the vibrant colors and fresh flavors, and feel free to customize with your favorite herbs and seeds to enhance the dish even further. It's a great way to brighten up your meal and incorporate more veggies into your diet!

Overview

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

25 min

Yield

4 servings

Serving Size

1 cup (250 grams)

Zucchini

Spiralized into noodles

2 medium

Avocado

Ripe

1 medium

Lemon Juice

Freshly squeezed

1 tablespoon

Fresh Basil

Packed

1/2 cup

Pumpkin Seeds

Shelled

2 tablespoons

Salt

To taste

1/4 teaspoon

Black Pepper

To taste

1/8 teaspoon

Olive Oil

Extra virgin

1 tablespoon

Steps

 
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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

220

Total Fat

15g

Saturated Fat

2g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

11g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

150mg

Total Carbohydrates

20g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Soluble Fiber

1g

Insoluble Fiber

4g

Total Sugars

1g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

4g

Calcium

20mg

Iron

1mg

Potassium

500mg

Vitamin A

50mcg

Vitamin C

10mg

Phosphorus

50mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Pineapple
Wheat
Beef
Blueberry
Broccoli
Buckwheat
Capsaicin
Cashew
Chard
Collagen
Corn
Crab
Date
Mustard
Potassium Nitrate
Quinoa
Rosemary
Strawberry
Tyramine
Whey
Soy
Onion
Garlic
Seed Oils