Avocado Pesto Zoodles

Prep:5minCook:45min

Serving Size: 1 3/4 Cups Each Per Serving: 446 calories; protein 25.9g; carbohydrates 15.8g; dietary fiber 6.6g; sugars 6.6g; fat 33.2g; saturated fat 4.7g; cholesterol 158.8mg; vitamin a iu 1143.9IU; vitamin c 54.7mg; folate 112.3mcg; calcium 140.8mg; iron 2.4mg; magnesium 109.6mg; potassium 1271.2mg; sodium 712.9mg; thiamin 0.2mg. Exchanges: 6 Fat, 3 Lean Protein, 1 1/2 Vegetable

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:52:37 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories397.8 kcal (20%)

Total Fat33.4 g (48%)

Carbs9.3 g (4%)

Sugars3.7 g (4%)

Protein17.6 g (35%)

Sodium639.5 mg (32%)

Fiber4 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

5zucchini

medium, 2 1/4, trimmed

¾ teaspoonsalt

divided

1avocado

ripe

1 cupfresh basil leaves

packed

¼ cupunsalted shelled pistachios

2 tablespoonslemon juice

¼ teaspoonground pepper

¼ cupextra-virgin olive oil

plus 2 tablespoons, divided

3cloves garlic

minced

1 poundraw chicken

1 teaspoonsOld Bay seasoning

Instructions

Step 1

Using a spiral vegetable slicer or a vegetable peeler, cut zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strands or strips. Stop when you reach the seeds in the middle (seeds make the noodles fall apart). Place the zucchini "noodles" in a colander and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let drain for 15 to 30 minutes, then gently squeeze to remove any excess water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine avocado, basil, pistachios, lemon juice, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add 1/4 cup oil and process until smooth.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sprinkle with Old Bay; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is almost cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the drained zucchini noodles and gently toss until hot, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl, add the pesto and gently toss to combine.