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The recipe

Avocado Pesto Pasta

Prep 5 min Cook 2 min Total 7 min Serves 2

Ingredients

Servings 2

Avocado Pesto Sauce Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 avocado

Keto Pasta Ingredients

9 oz hearts of palm noodles or zucchini noodles
1 cup shredded chicken, optional
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Step by Step Instructions

Add all ingredients for the avocado pesto to a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
Heat noodles according to package directions or on the stove top for 1-2 minutes. Stir in avocado pesto sauce. Add chicken if using. Continue cooking until heated through.

Nutrition

Per serving: 1/2 of recipe

Calories: 465
Fat: 33.6g
Protein: 18.5g
Total carbs: 10.1g
Net carbs: 4.1g

Nutrition is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed. Brands vary, so check labels if you track closely.