Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions:
- In a blender, blend avocado, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss zucchini noodles with the avocado pesto and top with cherry tomatoes.
- Serve cold or slightly warmed.
All in, this recipe provides 32 g of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat around 600 calories while packing in 15 g of protein and 16 g of fiber per serving, primarily from the avocado, extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, and use of zucchini noodles over regular pasta.
Zoodles are strands of zucchini that are made into the shape of noodles. They’re very low in calories, low in carbs, gluten-free, easy to use in many recipes to replace regular noodles and quick to make. Benefits of zoodles include providing vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, potassium and antioxidants.
How healthy are zoodles?
Zucchini is low in fat, sugar, and calories, and high in vitamin C and fiber, making it a great substitute for traditional pasta noodles. Fiber helps to regulate bowels and maintain good digestive health, and vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to protect cells.
