Recipe: Bob Harper's Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Cream Sauce (with chicken)

ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE

"Carb-free noodles, hooray! Thinly sliced zucchini will work in any recipe that calls for pasta. It pairs beautifully with any "skinny" sauce."



1 large zucchini (approximately 2 cups)
4 ounces roasted boneless, skinless chicken breast, warmed before plating
FOR THE AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE:
1/4 avocado
1 cup arugula
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Slice the zucchini very thinly lengthwise.* Then cut each piece into thirds lengthwise to resemble thick noodles.

Steam the "noodles" for 2 to 3 minutes or until they are just cooked through.

Meanwhile, blend the avocado, arugula, basil, broth, lemon juice, garlic, and parmesan in a food processor or blender.

Toss the "noodles" with the sauce and the cubed chicken and serve.

*If you have a mandoline, use that to slice the zucchini thinly (but watch your fingertips!). If not, use a sharp knife and cut precisely.

Nutrition information: 258 calories, 27g protein, 19g carbs, 11g fat, 8g fiber

Used by permission to Recipelink.com from Random House
Adapted from source: Skinny Meals: Everything You Need to Lose Weight-Fast! by Bob Harper