Avocado Pesto Zoodles

Want some extra nutrition and fiber in your life? Try this recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2-3 medium sized zucchinis, cleaned, not peeled
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/3 cup walnuts
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese, shredded, to taste

Instructions:

1. Use spiralizer to create zoodles (zucchini noodles) OR cut into short, thin strips. Set aside on paper towel to soak up excess water.
2. In a food processor, add avocado, basil leaves, garlic, walnuts, lemon juice and sea salt – pulse until finely chopped. Add olive oil slowly and process until creamy.
3. Drizzle additional olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat then add zoodles. Cook for 1-2 mins until tender. Don't overcook! 
4. Add zoodles to a large bowl and toss with avocado pesto.
5. Season with pepper and a little parmesan to taste!

Serves 5; Calories: 180; Total Fat: 16g; Total Carbs: 8g; Protein: 4g; Fiber: 8-10g