Cucumber Pasta with Avocado Pesto
3 servings
15 minutes
Cucumber pasta with avocado pesto is a fresh and light take on traditional pasta, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. This recipe is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine, where freshness and natural ingredients play a key role. Thinly sliced cucumbers mimic pasta, while the creamy avocado pesto with basil and pine nuts adds a rich flavor with nutty and herbal notes. Lemon juice adds a pleasant tanginess, and white pepper gives a slight heat. This pasta not only impresses with its simplicity but also delights in nutritional value, making it an excellent choice for those seeking healthy eating. Ideal as a standalone dish or a light side to fish or chicken.
1
Cut the cucumbers into long thin strips. They should resemble pasta as much as possible.
- Cucumbers: 4 pieces
2
Blend peeled avocado, greens, pine nuts, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a food processor or blender until pesto consistency.
- Avocado: 2 pieces
- Basil: 1 bunch
- Pine nuts: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
3
Place the cucumbers on a plate, pour with sauce, mix thoroughly, and garnish with greens and pine nuts.
- Cucumbers: 4 pieces
- Pine nuts: 2 tablespoons
- Basil: 1 bunch