Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles
 
 
Quick and easy these basil pesto zucchini noodles make a light and refreshing lunch.
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Recipe type: Lunch
Ingredients
  • 10 ounce carton of zucchini noodles
  • 4 Compari tomatoes
  • 1 small avocado
  • red onion
  • Basil pesto:
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. In food processor pulse basil leaves, salt, garlic, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and walnuts several times. Scrape the sides of bowl and pulse another couple of times if needed.
  2. Drizzle olive oil in while processing until combined.
  3. Mix zucchini noodles and basil pesto together and place on platter.
  4. Cut the Compari tomatoes into fourths. Slice a couple of thin slices of the red onion and then cut the slices in half. Cut the avocado into chunks.
  5. Add the onion slices, tomatoes, and avocado to the pesto noodles and serve.
Recipe by Thyme and Tarragon at https://thymeandtarragon.com/basil-pesto-zucchini-noodles/