Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto

As I’ve said over and over, I love zucchini and always have, even before going keto. One of my first gadget purchases was a vegetable spiralizer, so zucchini noodles – aka zoodles – are a frequent part of my meals. I think they work perfectly as a pasta substitute for bolognese, in lasagne and more. This Zoodles with creamy avocado pesto recipe is a delicious, healthy fat-packed way to enjoy zucchini noodles with a little bit of a twist on a traditional pesto.

The avocado adds some creaminess and loads of good fat to this keto pesto recipe, and helps the basil really cling to your zucchini noodles. I also have this sometimes with NuPasta, my favorite pasta alternative and it also is just delicious! The kalamata olives are optional, but bring some great flavor to this unique take on pesto

While a really like this with zucchini noodles, it’s also delicious with shirataki noodles or my favorite pasta alternative, NuPasta. You can also substitute walnuts instead of pine nuts – I love the flavor of pine nuts and though they are higher in carbs, I use them sparingly so this keto recipe still comes in at only 7g of net carbs per serving.

Avocado Pesto Recipe

Zoodles with Avocado Pesto

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Servings 4
Calories 461 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large zucchini
  • 2 medium avocados divided
  • 1 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives

Instructions
 

  • Cut zucchini into long strips using a vegetable peeler or a spiralizer. Set zucchini "noodles" aside on a paper towel and allow them to sweat.
  • Peel one avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out flesh. Add avocado to a blender along with basil, lemon juice, garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil. Add zucchini noodles and saut? until softened, but still firm, about 4 minutes.
  • Pour sauce into skillet, along with pine nuts and olives, and toss to coat zucchini.
  • Remove from heat. Slice remaining avocado and add to zucchini mixture. Toss to combine. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 8gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 529mgPotassium: 977mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 901IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 2mg
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Lolita Carrico
Lolita Carrico
A certified nutritionist and self-taught chef with a love for entertaining and experimenting with food, Lolita Carrico created Ketology after struggling for years with her own hormonal changes and weight gain. After having two children, she found that managing her weight and moods became more and more of a struggle. After researching the ketogenic diet thoroughly and understanding the science and nutritional aspects, she began her keto journey in 2018. Within three months, she shed 25 pounds and her mood improved, focus sharpened and her energy was through the roof. Four years later, she has maintained a 65-pound weight loss and has learned to intuitively follow a balanced keto lifestyle without sacrificing a thing!

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