Ingredients
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Creamy Lemon Basil Sauce (Approximately 1 Cup)
- 1 Avocado (½ cup mashed)
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
Spaghetti Squash
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 cups spaghetti squash, cooked (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place all of the sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot add the tomatoes and sauté about two minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add about ½ cup of the sauce and mix thoroughly.
- Serve as is or add some of your favorite protein or vegetables.
Notes
- You can substitute any of your favorite pasta for the spaghetti squash in this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
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