Description
Raw Avocado Pesto Zucchini Noodles offer a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the creaminess of ripe avocados with the vibrant flavors of fresh basil and garlic. This no-cook recipe is perfect for hot summer days, quick lunches, or as a light appetizer for gatherings. In just five minutes, you can create a nutritious meal that’s not only delicious but also packed with healthy fats and vitamins. Enjoy the versatility of zucchini noodles paired with a rich avocado pesto, making this dish easy to customize with your favorite toppings or proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 – 4 medium zucchinis
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 3 – 4 cloves garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds (or pine nuts)
- Sea salt and red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into long noodle strands and place in a large bowl.
- In a food processor, blend avocados, basil, garlic, lemon juice, and hemp seeds until smooth.
- Pour the avocado pesto over the zucchini noodles and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra hemp seeds or nutritional yeast if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg