Bloating-Busting Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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A refreshing, low-FODMAP dish that gently supports digestion with zucchini noodles and a creamy avocado pesto, ideal for easing early Whole30 bloating. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs zucchini, avocado, basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium (1 lb total), spiralized zucchini
1 ripe (5 oz), pitted and peeled avocado
1/4 cup fresh leaves basil
1/4 cup fresh leaves parsley
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove, minced garlic
1, juiced lemon
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Place the spiralized 2 medium zucchinis in a colander and drain for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, reducing bloating risk.
Step 2: In a food processor, combine the 1 ripe avocado, 1/4 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 lemon juice; process until smooth, scraping down the sides once.
Step 3: Toss the drained zucchini noodles with the avocado pesto until fully coated, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ensuring the sauce emulsifies into a creamy coating.