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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Side Dishes Β» Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles

    ★★★★★ from 10 reviews

    Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles

    Published Jan 6, 2017 Β· Modified Jan 27, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 28 Comments

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    This creamy Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles recipe makes a light and refreshing side dish any time of year! Vegan and gluten-free.

    This creamy Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles recipe makes a light and refreshing side dish any time of year! Vegan and gluten-free.

    I never say no to avocado.

    It's a never-ending love affair, and these noodlies smothered in avocado basil perfection are no different. I'm not doing any wackadoodle cleanses or kale showers this January, but zucchini noodles are something I can definitely get down with!

    I remember last year around this time when we added spiralized veggie salads like Asian Carrot Noodles and Zoodles to Alchemy's menu. It was the best idea ever. They were immediatley adored by staff and customers alike. Soon after that, I bought an inspiralizer of my very own. 'Twas another fabulous idea.

    Rest assured that when I really want pasta, I eat pasta. I don't pretend a plate of zucchini is a plate of pasta. That said, I appreciate zucchini noodles for what they are---delightfully crisp, refreshing, and no-cook. Hallefreakinglujah.

    The masterminds behind these dreamy Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles are lady boss extraordinaires Lee of Fit Foodie Finds and Monique of Ambitious Kitchen! They just launched The Healthy Glow Collective and I'm all googley eyed over the mission and the purpose behind it.

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    The Healthy Glow Collective is a community and resource that encourages women to live a healthier, vibrant lifestyle and glow from the inside out. The goal is to help women develop a trusting relationship with their bodies and find joy in food and fitness by encouraging a balanced approach free from guilt or restriction. I couldn't have captured this oh so important mantra better myself!

    You've probably noticed that my perspective as a dietitian and food influencer has really changed over the last few months. I want to focus less on the nitty gritty of nutrition and focus more on a healthy lifestyle, which includes a happy social life, a positive relationship with food and fitness, an inspired mind, a healthy heart, and some serious self love. When Lee told me about their plans for The Healthy Glow Guide, it fit together like a puzzle piece.

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    The guide is is a multi-week, flexible plan dedicated to providing you with the tools you need to feel and look your best, including workouts, meal plans, grocery lists and motivation. The six week program includes:

    • Weekly meal plans with 85 deliciously satisfying recipes (80 of which are gluten-free, like the recipe I'm feturing today!)
    • Weekly grocery list organized by recipe
    • 3 new workouts per week
    • Access to workout video library + 4 bonus workouts if they join before January 7th (valued at $15)

    The Healthy Glow Guide is currently on sale for $64, which also comes with access to the private Facebook group complete with loads of awesome live videos and inspiration. As an added bonus, if you purchase the guide by January 7th, you get 4 bonus workouts, including yoga, to add into the rotation and a full video library of all 18 workouts in the Healthy Glow Guide, as well as the bonus workouts. The bonus workout + video library bundle will be available for $15 after that, so if you more value to kickstart 2017, time is of the essence!

    How bout dem zoodles, doeeee!

    This creamy Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles recipe makes a light and refreshing side dish any time of year! Vegan and gluten-free.

    The more of you beautiful people that can be comfortable in your own amazing skin, the better. Cheers to a happier you (and all the avocados) in 2017!

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    Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles

    ★★★★★ 4.8 from 10 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 20 mins
    • Total Time: 20 mins
    • Yield: 2 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
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    This creamy Avocado Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles recipe makes a light and refreshing side dish any time of year! Vegan and gluten-free.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed
    • ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves
    • ½ large ripe avocado
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2 tbsp pine nuts (I used walnuts)
    • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • 3 tbsp water (more if needed)
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • ½ cup sliced grape tomatoes

    Instructions

    1. Use a julienne peeler, mandolin, or spiralizer to spiralize the zucchini into noodles. Add noodles to a large bowl.
    2. Add basil, avocado, garlic, walnuts, and lemon juice to a food processor and pulse for 20 seconds or until pesto is chopped (I processed until it was smooth and creamy). You may need to add more water to get it to your desired consistency.
    3. Transfer to a bowl with the zucchini noodles and toss the noodles until they are well coated. Top with tomatoes. Serve room temperature or chilled..

    Notes

    Recipe from The Healthy Glow Collective

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Diane says

      July 12, 2022 at 12:58 pm

      Hi, are the zucchini noodles cooked?? Thank you !! πŸ˜„

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 14, 2022 at 1:11 am

        Nope, raw!

        Reply
    2. Cristiana says

      September 02, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      I had this for my dinner tonight and I can tell you was just amazing ?
      Thanks for the recipe!!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 02, 2019 at 11:10 pm

        Fabulous! Thanks so much for letting me know, Cristiana!

        Reply
    3. CAFFAHOLIC says

      December 20, 2017 at 3:08 pm

      yummilicious!!! Thanks for sharing this...i made this and my husband loves it πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. CAFFAHOLIC says

      December 20, 2017 at 3:08 pm

      yummilicious!!! Thanks for sharing this...i made this and my husband loves it πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Vanessa says

      May 05, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      These look so good

      ★★★★

      Reply
    6. Vanessa says

      May 05, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      These look so good

      ★★★★

      Reply
    7. Anne says

      April 07, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      These look so good! I'm always looking for new ways to use avocado because I love it so much!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 09, 2017 at 6:43 pm

        Yes yes try it! You can't go wrong with avocado.

        Reply
    8. Anne says

      April 07, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      These look so good! I'm always looking for new ways to use avocado because I love it so much!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 09, 2017 at 6:43 pm

        Yes yes try it! You can't go wrong with avocado.

        Reply
    9. karla says

      January 19, 2017 at 7:34 am

      ou very nice ,thanks

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 19, 2017 at 10:40 am

        Thanks for reading!

        Reply
    10. karla says

      January 19, 2017 at 7:34 am

      ou very nice ,thanks

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 19, 2017 at 10:40 am

        Thanks for reading!

        Reply
    11. Ai says

      January 06, 2017 at 7:04 pm

      This looks amazing and easy, I am definitely going to try this! I really enjoy reading your posts πŸ™‚ xx

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Ai says

      January 06, 2017 at 7:04 pm

      This looks amazing and easy, I am definitely going to try this! I really enjoy reading your posts πŸ™‚ xx

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen says

      January 06, 2017 at 9:47 am

      Awww thank you, thank you! These look amazing. xoxoxoxo

      Reply
    14. Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen says

      January 06, 2017 at 9:47 am

      Awww thank you, thank you! These look amazing. xoxoxoxo

      Reply
    15. Lee says

      January 06, 2017 at 9:30 am

      HUMMUS - I love you to the moon and back.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Lee says

      January 06, 2017 at 9:30 am

      HUMMUS - I love you to the moon and back.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Karlie says

      January 06, 2017 at 8:19 am

      YUM! These look amazing!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 08, 2017 at 7:37 pm

        They're so delicious!!

        Reply
    18. Karlie says

      January 06, 2017 at 8:19 am

      YUM! These look amazing!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 08, 2017 at 7:37 pm

        They're so delicious!!

        Reply
    19. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says

      January 06, 2017 at 7:36 am

      I freaking love you. That is all.

      Reply
    20. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says

      January 06, 2017 at 7:36 am

      I freaking love you. That is all.

      Reply

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