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.
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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.
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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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