Low Carb Avocado Carbonara

What you need:

•2 medium zucchinis (courgettes)

•juice of half a lemon

•5 oz. (140g) bacon, cut into strips

•2 garlic cloves, sliced

•2 medium avocados

•2 oz.(60g) Parmesan cheese, grated

•¾-1 cup (175-250ml) water, hot

What you need to do:

Spiralise the zucchini (courgette) and place them in a bowl, drizzle with lemon juice.

Heat a dry non-stick frying pan and fry the bacon strips for 8 min, on medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Add in the garlic and fry for another 1 min then set aside.

Cut the avocados in half, remove the stone and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Place the avocado with half Parmesan cheese in a blender, add water and season with salt and pepper. Purée until smooth.

Mix the avocado puree and bacon through the zoodles (zucchini noodles), divide onto four plates and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan to serve.

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 mins.

Cook: 10 mins

Approx nutrition per serve:

Cals: 278

Protein: 16g

Carbs: 4g

Fats: 22g

About the author 

bruce

Personal trainer, weight loss coach, animal lover, coffee addict and imperfect health nut. Often found roaming the hills and highlands of Scotland.

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