⏱ 22 min totalCreamy Avocado-Spinach Pesto Zoodles
Per 1 serving · 850 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein13g10% of calories
- Carbs36g29% of calories
- Fat34g61% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Creamy Avocado-Spinach Pesto Zoodles (850 g) has 458 calories, with 13 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 34 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (61% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV), dietary fiber (56% DV) and Vitamin A (34% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 29% and 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein26%
- Dietary fiber56%
- Vitamin A34%
- Vitamin C160%
- Vitamin E40%
- Vitamin K232%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Choline16%
- Calcium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium29%
- Saturated fat24%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ fruit Avocado
1 ½ cup Spinach- 🥄¼ oz Almond flour
1 clove Garlic
¼ fruit Lime- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
- 🥄½ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp Olive oil
3 medium Zucchini
½ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes
Directions
- 1
Add the flesh of the avocado, spinach, almonds, garlic, lime juice, sea salt, and chili flakes (if using) to a food processor. Process for 2-3 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed, or until smooth and creamy (if it’s too thick add water, one tablespoon at a time).
- 2
Take a taste and adjust seasoning. Add olive oil and set aside.
- 3
Use a spiralizerto create zucchini noodles (always read the directions for your spiral slicer as they vary by brand). If you don't have a spiralizer use a regular vegetable peeler to vertically peel long, thin strips of the zucchini. This will form more of a wider "noodle" from the zucchini, like fettuccini.
- 4
Place the noodles in a covered microwave safe dish and microwave them on high for about 2 minutes. Alternatively, you can cook them in boiling water for 2 minutes.
- 5
Transfer zoodles to a large serving bowl, add pesto and halved cherry tomatoes and mix well.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (850 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 309 μg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 144 mg | 160% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 6 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 278 μg | 232% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 65% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 105% |
| Folate (B9) | 322 μg | 81% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 53% |
| Choline | 85 mg | 16% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 189 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 2,479 mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 180 mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 323 mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 76% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 78% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 99 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 3,639 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 9 μg | — |
| Fructose | 9 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glucose | 8 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1,917 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 20 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 458 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 87minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 55minCycling (moderate)
- 38minRunning (6 mph)
- 65minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy Avocado-Spinach Pesto Zoodles?
One serving of Creamy Avocado-Spinach Pesto Zoodles (1 serving) has 458 calories, which works out to 54 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Creamy Avocado-Spinach Pesto Zoodles high in protein?
It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (26% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 10% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Creamy Avocado-Spinach Pesto Zoodles keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 20 g of net carbs and 29% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Creamy Avocado-Spinach Pesto Zoodles?
676 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Creamy Avocado-Spinach Pesto Zoodles?
18 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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