Avocado & Zucchini Noodles with Lemon-Pea Pesto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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Creamy avocado-based pesto tossed with zucchini noodles and fresh peas, offering vibrant color and anti-inflammatory benefits for skin health. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs zucchini, avocado, fresh mint for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 medium, spiralized into noodles zucchini
1 large, pitted and peeled avocado
1/4 cup, packed fresh mint
1/4 cup, packed fresh basil
1 cup, fresh or thawed frozen peas
1, juiced lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
1, minced garlic clove
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add zucchini noodles and blanch for 2 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain immediately and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 2: In a food processor, combine avocado, mint, basil, peas, lemon juice, minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed, adding 1 tsp water if too thick.
Step 3: Toss cooked zucchini noodles with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large bowl to prevent sticking. Add 3/4 of the pesto and toss gently until noodles are evenly coated and glossy.
Step 4: Serve immediately, garnished with remaining pesto and a sprinkle of fresh mint, with peas visible throughout the dish.