If you are looking for a lighter, lower-calorie option for pasta, give this delicious recipe a try! Zoodle meaning noodles made from zucchini (American term for courgette). Perfect for a light lunch or spring dinner!
Serves 4
Ingredients
3 courgettes, spiralised
180g arugula
1 x (400g) tin chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 avocado, sliced
60g green olives, sliced
2 tbsp pine nuts
Chilli flakes, optional
For the sauce:
1 avocado
1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
Sea salt & cracked pepper
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
Once boiling add the spiralised courgette and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Add all the sauce ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth.
In a large bowl, toss the rocket, chickpeas and sauce all together. Gently mix through the courgette noodles.
Transfer to 4 bowls. Top each bowl with sliced avocado, olives, pine nuts and a sprinkling of chilli flakes.
Nutritional Information
Calories 408 k/cal
Protein 11g
Carbs 26g
Fats 30g
Fibre 12g
