Avocado Pesto Zoodles

Serves 4

45 Minutes

2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup grated Vegan Parmesan cheese
½ cup pine nuts
1 cup Kalamata olives
4 large zucchinis or 4 cups of prespiralized zucchini
2 medium avocados, divided
2 cups chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 can sun-dried tomatoes

Slice zucchini into long strips using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler. Place zucchini “noodles” separately on a paper towel and set aside to sweat. Prepare avocados by removing skin and pit. Add 1 avocado to a blender with basil, lemon juice, vegan cheese, garlic, ½ cup olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Pour the avocado sauce into the skillet, and add in pine nuts and kalamata olives. Remove from heat. Cut the remaining avocado and add to the zucchini mixture. Top with 3-4 sundried tomatoes!

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