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How to make avocado noodles

By Itoro Oladokun
28 October 2024   |   10:50 am
Tired of the same old pasta dishes? Craving a healthier, more flavourful alternative? Look no further than avocado noodles! This innovative dish transforms ripe avocados into delicious, noodle-like strands that are perfect for a quick and nutritious meal. See how to make the trendy and delicious avocado noodles. Ingredients 12 ounces dry spaghetti or pasta…

Avocado noodles

Tired of the same old pasta dishes? Craving a healthier, more flavourful alternative? Look no further than avocado noodles! This innovative dish transforms ripe avocados into delicious, noodle-like strands that are perfect for a quick and nutritious meal. See how to make the trendy and delicious avocado noodles.

Ingredients

12 ounces dry spaghetti or pasta
2 ripe medium avocados (about 6 ounces each), halved and pitted
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup lightly packed baby spinach leaves
2 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
Optional for serving: Parmesan cheese shavings, cherry tomatoes, or chopped fresh basil leaves.

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Instructions

Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Meanwhile, make the sauce.

Make the sauce. Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender. Add the basil, spinach, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute. With the blender running, drizzle in the olive oil and blend until incorporated; set aside.
Drain the pasta. Drain the pasta in a colander, then transfer to a large bowl.
Toss the pasta with the sauce. Pour the sauce from the blender onto the pasta and toss to coat.

Add your vegetables and protein: Add all your choiced vegetables and protein to your pasta and stir once more. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes and tadarr! Your delicious avocado noodles is ready to serve.

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