Creamy Zoodles with White Beans:
zucchini has vitamin C to boost your immune system
avocado has monounsaturated fats for a healthy heart and brain
basil has vitamin K to help heal wounds
white beans have thiamine to help improve focus
Why we love zoodles
We LOVE zoodles because they're just as fun as pasta and you get the benefit of an extra veggie on your plate.
The deets about the recipe
The zoodles are reminiscent of a spaghetti and the creamy sauce is a cross between a pesto and a creamy Alfredo.
Playing with our food
Kids loved using the spiralizer and had a blast playing with their food!
Kid Pics!
Creamy Zoodles with White Beans
Serves 5
Ingredients
1 can white beans
Sauce
2 ripe avocados
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
¼ cup toasted sunflower seeds
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoons sea salt
Cracked black pepper, to taste
Veggies
6 large zucchinis 1 Tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Directions
1. Using a spiralizer, spiralize the zucchini into noodles and place in a large bowl lined with paper towels to soak up any moisture. Zoodles can be eaten cold or warmed in olive oil for 3 minutes in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Blend the sauce ingredients together in a blender or food processor.
3. Remove paper towels and pour the sauce over the noodles and toss well; top with white beans and stir to combine.