Avocado Basil Pesto with Zucchini Noodles - California Avocados

Avocado Basil Pesto with Zucchini Noodles - California Avocados

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Avocado Basil Pesto is our newest favorite creamy pasta sauce. Avocados are a great substitute for foods high in saturated fat, such as cream-based, often highly processed pasta sauces.

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Spiralizer
  • Pepper mill
  • Grater
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Spatula
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • California Avocado Basil Pesto
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup packed basil leaves
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • As needed, additional freshly ground black pepper – Optional
  • Spiral Zucchini Noodles
  • 8 medium zucchini, spiralized
  • As needed sea salt – Optional
  • As needed freshly grated Parmesan cheese – Optional

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