Dinner

June 11, 2021

Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto

Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto

Light on carbs and heavy on creamy herbaceous flavor. A perfect addition to any summer brunch lineup or as a light dinner option.

Author:

The Queenship

Prep:

15

min

cook:

10

min

total:

25

min

Ingredients

  • Summer and Zucchini squash spiralized noodles
  • Asparagus, blanched and thinly sliced
  • Optional: Poached egg

AVOCADO PESTO

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 c fresh basil
  • 1/2 c fresh cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 c raw pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 c olive oil

Instructions

  1. Blend the ingredients for the avocado pesto in a food processor, drizzling in the oil, and set aside.
  2. To a saucepan, over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil, the spiralized noodles, and asparagus.
  3. Stir for just a minute or two. Add enough of the pesto to coat the noodles.
  4. Serve with lemon, freshly cracked black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Top with a poached egg.
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July 28, 2021
Niamh Aspell
This came out AMAZING! I love the idea of creamy avocado pesto. Even my Italian-American husband who refuses to eat anything but 'real pasta' asked for seconds ha. We had it as a light dinner on a hot summer evening but it would be so good for brunch too!