Zucchini noodles with avocado pesto

Zucchini noodles are ideal if you are looking for healthy pasta alternative, add our avocado pesto for a simple and delicious dish that everyone will love.

Makes: 4 cups

Serving size: 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 avocado (ripe)
• 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves (or any other green leaf)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Water as needed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 zucchinis (spiralized)
• Slice almonds to garnish

Instructions:

For the sauce: In a food processor, blend avocado, garlic, onion powder,  basil leaves and lemon juice until smooth, then mix in extra virgin olive oil. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, until sauce reaches a fluid yet thick consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

For the zucchini noodles: Sautee noodles with a splash of olive oil over medium/high heat until slightly soft and bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain excess water.

To Serve: Toss noodles with sauce and top with sliced almonds or pecans (you may not need all of the sauce).