Carb-Cutting Avocado Zoodles

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
• ¼ cup fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• black pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

• ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 (14-ounce) can large artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 10 cups zucchini noodles (from 4 small zucchini, ~2 pounds)

Instructions

1. To make the sauce: blend all of the ingredients together to a food processor or high-powered blender until smooth, and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the oil, artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Cook for 4-6 minutes until the tomatoes start to plump and get juicy.
3. Add the zucchini noodles and the previously set-aside sauce to the skillet.
4. Season with salt and black pepper, and gently toss together with tongs to evenly coat.

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