Vegan Avocado Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Hey Healthy Eaters! Today I'm sharing a quick, inexpensive and easy recipe that is dense with nutrients. If you are trying to stay plant based with less simple carbs, this is a great way to curb the craving for pasta. You can literally make this healthy meal in 15 minutes or less and it's tastefully filling.

Prep Time: about 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 Zucchini
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less depending on preference)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 handful kale (optional)
• sauteed mushrooms to top (optional)

Sauce Recipe: Blend in a blender or food processor all ingredients except for mushrooms and zucchini until creamy.

Noodles: Using an OXO Hand Held Spiralizer ($15 from Target, my favorite because it's easy to use and portable) spiralize one zucchini into a regular bowl.

Top with sauteed mushrooms or any other vegetable of your choice. You can also sprinkle nutritional yeast over the top for added vitamin B's. Can be served cold or warm. Enjoy!