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5 from 1 vote
Shaved zucchini noodles are perhaps one of my favorite ways to have zucchini. Not to mention that it is topped this creamy avocado mint sauce. So addicting.
Shaved Zucchini Noodles
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Author: Cooking Maniac
Ingredients
  • 3 large zucchinis ends removed
  • sprinkle of salt
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • Pesto
  • 1 large avocados peeled and pit removed
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • pinch red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
  1. In a pot bring water to a boil.
  2. Use a vegetable peeler to peel long ribbons of zucchini.
  3. Add the zucchini and stir around in the pan for 1 to 2 minutes. Make sure that once the zucchini is limp you drain the water off. Sprinkle in salt and pepper.
  4. In a food processor or blender toss in all the ingredients for pesto and pulse until the pesto becomes creamy.
  5. Add the parmesan/peccarino and Serve within a few minutes, before the zucchini get too soft!
  6. Note: drain well because zucchini will spring additional water.