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Avocado Pesto Zoodles
Tasty zucchini noodles bathe in a fresh and creamy pesto sauce!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
3
minutes
mins
Total Time
18
minutes
mins
Course:
Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Author:
Everything Air Fryer
Equipment
Spiralizer
Food Processor
Ingredients
1 ½
pounds
zucchini
about 2 medium
¼
cup
pine nuts
1
clove
garlic
minced
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
3
tablespoons
olive oil
or as needed
1
avocado
½
cup
packed fresh basil leaves
⅛
teaspoon
salt and pepper to taste
2
tablespoons
parmesan cheese
shredded, garnish
¼
teaspoon
ground pepper
garnish
Instructions
Using a spiralizer, spiralize zucchini to a medium noodle.
Using a food processor, pulse the pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, and 2 Tablespoons olive oil until chopped.
Add avocado, basil, salt, and pepper to the food processor and blend until smooth.
Over medium heat, heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Add zucchini noodles and cook just until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from the heat and toss with the avocado pesto. Mix well, top with parmesan cheese and ground pepper, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories:
272
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
11
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
25
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
14
g
|
Cholesterol:
2
mg
|
Sodium:
131
mg
|
Potassium:
758
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
595
IU
|
Vitamin C:
38
mg
|
Calcium:
72
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg