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umami zucchini noodles with pesto
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Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto Sauce

This healthy pasta alternative made from vegetables can make a great side or serve as a main course.

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 (1/2 cup each)
Author Sylvia Klinger DBA, MS, RD, LDN, CPT

Ingredients

  • 3 large zucchini
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Pesto Sauce:

  • 2 medium ripe avocados
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp umami seasoning (MSG)
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Spiralize the zucchini and set it aside on paper towels to soak up any excess water.
  2. In a food processor or blender, add avocados, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, umami seasoning, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth.
  3. Drizzle vegetable oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add zucchini noodles and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until tender.
  4. Add zucchini noodles to a large bowl and toss with avocado pesto sauce. Season with pepper and Parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes

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