ZOODLES WITH AVOCADO PESTO

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon oil or 2 tablespoons organic butter

  • 2 medium zucchini, prepared into zoodles via spiralizer or thinly sliced

  • 1 avocado

  • ½ cup basil leaves, tightly packed

  • Juice of ½ lemon or lime

  • 1 clove garlic

  • ¼–⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS

For zoodles: Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add oil or butter. Add raw zoodles and a little water and cook until tender but al dente, stirring occasionally with tongs. (Or you can use a steamer to cook the zoodles.)

For avocado pesto: Place the avocado, basil, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil.

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine zoodles with the sauce. Delicious! You may never want pasta again!

MAKES 2 TO 4 SERVINGS