Creamy Avocado Hemp Pesto Zoodles
This vibrant spring dish features spiralized zucchini tossed in a creamy avocado-hemp pesto. Hemp seeds create a naturally rich, velvety texture without heavy cream, while fresh herbs and lemon keep everything bright and fresh.Elegant, green, and stunning plated in a shallow white bowl.
Servings 4
Calories 320kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini spiralized
- ½ tsp sea salt for draining
- Avocado Hemp Pesto
- 1 ripe avocado
- ⅓ cup hemp seeds hulled
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 –3 tbsp water to thin as needed
- Garnish
- Extra hemp seeds
- Microgreens
- Shaved Parmesan optional
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Prepare Zoodles
- Place spiralized zucchini in a colander.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit 10 minutes.
- Gently pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2️⃣ Make the Hemp Pesto
- In a food processor, blend avocado, hemp seeds, basil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Stream in olive oil while blending.
- Add water 1 tbsp at a time until smooth and creamy.
- 3️⃣ Toss
- In a large bowl, gently toss zucchini with pesto until evenly coated.
- Do not overmix to prevent excess moisture release.
- 4️⃣ Plate Beautifully
- Twirl zoodles with tongs into neat nests.
- Sprinkle with hemp seeds, microgreens, lemon zest, and optional Parmesan.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving, 1/4 recipe)
Calories: ~320
Total Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 210 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugars: 4 g
Protein: 9 g
(Values are estimates and may vary by ingredient brand.)
🌸 Why It’s Fabulous
• Naturally creamy without heavy cream
• Elegant monochromatic green presentation
• Balanced richness from avocado & hemp
• Light yet satisfying texture
• Elegant monochromatic green presentation
• Balanced richness from avocado & hemp
• Light yet satisfying texture