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Avocado Pesto with Zucchini Pasta
Honestly Fitness
"This is a delicious low-carb alternative to your standard pesto pasta. Filled with vegetables, protein and healthy fat, it is sure to satisfy every craving!"
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Ingredients
50 m servings 609 calsOriginal recipe yields 2 servings
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- Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer.
- Mash avocado in a small bowl and mix in pesto until smooth.
- Flatten chicken breast with a meat hammer. Season on both sides with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes; dice into small pieces.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in avocado pesto mixture and diced chicken; cook until flavors combine, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Footnotes
- Cook's Note:
- Substitute cashew pesto for the pesto if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 609 calories; 49.4 g fat; 21.5 g carbohydrates; 26.8 g protein; 50 mg cholesterol; 518 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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4/10/2017
I've been wanting Ingersoll to try a healthy alternative to pasta and decided to give this recipe a shot. Wow! The whole family loved it, in fact my family prefers it to real pasta. I just added...
9/6/2016
My family LOVED this meal !!!!! I used "Prego Basil Pesto" and it was DELICIOUS !!!! We will definitely make this meal again !!!!
6/9/2017
I made it with some adjustments/substitutions because I have Mast Cell Activation Disorder and have to follow a low-histamine, autoimmune protocol diet. It was still VERY GOOD and satisfied a de...
6/16/2016
Excellent! I left my zucchini a bit crunchy. I also used cashew pesto and added some extra cashews on top. This is certainly a quick and easy dinner that will keep the family happy. Thank you fo...
6/4/2018
I omitted the chicken to move this to a side dish. I also used 2 avocados to make it creamier along with extra homemade pesto for a saucier dish. I left the zucchini long which next time I wil...
5/17/2018
Delicious! Added a pinch of red pepper flakes per another review. Simple and quick meal!
5/11/2018
My avocado had gone bad, so I substituted some guacamole in my freezer. It added a little zip.
11/10/2017
Yum! Had to sub in some fresh guacamole for the avocado but otherwise I left the recipe as is, and it was great! Mom and I both liked it. Would definitely make again. Sprinkled some red pepper ...
9/13/2017
Super quick and easy recipe! I used Costco basil pesto, garlic salt (instead of regular salt) and added toasted pine nuts to finish. As other suggested, I also cooked the zucchini just enough t...