Lemon Basil Avocado Zuccasta

Serves 2

Vegan - Sugar Free - Paleo - Gluten Free - Grain Free

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, pit removed cut into small pieces
• 15 basil leaves chopped into ribbons
• juice of 1 lemon
• 2 garlic clove finely minced
• 2 Tbl Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 5-10 turns of black pepper or to taste
• 2-4 Zucchinis (see notes)

Equipment

• Veggie Spiralizer

Instructions

1. In a blender add the avocado, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, basil, and blend until smooth adding more olive oil to thin if needed.
2. The sauce should be very thick like a pudding and not move if you hold the blender upside down.
3. Spiralize the zucchini into pasta noodles (I like the paderno brand slicer) set aside.
4. In a medium saute pan add a tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium heat until it just starts to shimmer.
5. Add the zucchini in one layer into the pan and allow it to brown. Do don't move the "zuccasta"
6. Once the zucchini has gained color turn it over and allow to cook for a few more minutes.
7. Add a few heaping spoonfuls of the avocado sauce over the pasta and toss to coat. You can add more sauce to the amount of your liking.
8. Allow the sauce and pasta to cook together until the sauce starts to lose a little bit of its green color and has heated throughout.
9. Transfer to plates and garnish with tomatoes and lemon zest.

Notes

1. You may have leftover sauce. I like to keep mine covered in the refrigerator for the next time I make this dish. I like to make it fresh every time rather than have it as leftovers but thats a personal preference.
2. Use 1-2 zucchini per person for a full dinner portion.