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Avocado Pesto Sauce

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)2.7484
Energy (kCal)39.888
Carbohydrates (g)6.2641
Total fats (g)1.019
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Cut avocado into cubes and put into food processor. | 2. Wash and dry basil, cutting off stems and roughly chop before adding to avocado. | 3. Place remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. | 4. For option #1, julienne zucchinis and either place in a colander for 10-15 minutes or on paper towels and squeeze gently to remove any excess moisture. You can add a sprinkle of sea salt to taste and toss to coat (optional). Add bacon fat/oil to a frying pan over medium heat and let it melt. Add the zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until al dente. | 5. For option #2, cook pasta per packaged instructions. Add a tablespoon of sea salt to taste (optional). Cook until al dente. Drain in colander and return to sauce pan on medium heat. | 6. Add sauce to either option #1 (zucchini noodles) or option #2 (pasta) and toss to ensure all noodles are coated in sauce. Cook for another 2-4 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively, the sauce can be heated separately and served on top of the noodles/pasta. | 7. Serve immediately with or without chicken. Enjoy! | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    avocado 1 - - - -
    basil 1 bunch - - - -
    sea salt 1 teaspoon - - - -
    pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground 2.8865 0.7354 0.1195 0.0375
    garlic clove 3 crushed - - - -
    extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons - - - -
    lemon 1/2 squeezed 0.6404 0.2058 0.0243 0.0066
    red pepper flake 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon - - - -
    zucchini 5 16.8 2.488 2.168 0.32
    bacon 1 tablespoon fat - - - -
    pasta 1 19.5611 2.8349 0.4366 0.6549
    salt 1 tablespoon - - - -
    chicken breast 2 -4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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