Nausea-Relief Zucchini Noodle Pesto

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A soothing, low-FODMAP dish using fresh herbs to ease Whole30-related nausea without dairy or nuts. This Italian-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, blends zucchini, fresh basil, avocado into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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 1 Italian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Spiralize zucchini into noodles using a julienne peeler, then place in a colander to drain excess moisture for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Blend avocado, basil, lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a food processor until smooth and pale green, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. Step 3: Toss drained zucchini noodles with 1/4 cup pesto until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve immediately while noodles are still cool and refreshing.

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