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Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Avocado Basil Pesto

Ingredients

  • 2 medium organic zucchini; ends trimmed
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 large ripe avocado
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp. pine nuts
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp. water, plus more as needed for desired consistency
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan or goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup organic grape tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Using a julienne peeler, mandolin, or spiralizer, spiralize the zucchini into noodles. Add noodles to a large bowl. You can also purchase pre-spiraled noodles. 
  • Place your noodles on a paper towel and pat them dry. Remove as much excess water as possible. 
  • Add basil, avocado, garlic, pine nuts, and lemon juice to a food processor and pulse for 20 seconds or until pesto is chopped. Add in water and process again until completely smooth.
  • Transfer to the bowl of zucchini noodles and toss until the noodles are well coated.  Top with tomatoes and cheese.
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