Avocado Carbonara

This is simply delicious and so easy to make and packed with good fats which is essential to combine in your diet as good fats • Lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. • Lower bad LDL cholesterol levels, while increasing good HDL. • Prevent abnormal heart rhythms. • Lower triglycerides associated with heart disease and fight inflammation. • Lower blood pressure. • Great for your skin • Keep you fuller for longer This dish is so handy to make to eat al-desko or bring with you on the go and so tasty.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium courgettes
  • juice of half a lemon
  • (140g) bacon, cut into strips
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 medium avocados
  • (60g) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¾-1 cup (175-250ml) water, hot

Instructions

  1. Spiralize the courgette and place them in a bowl, drizzle with lemon juice.
  2. Heat a dry non-stick frying pan and fry the bacon strips for 8 minutes on medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Add in the garlic and fry for another 1 minute then set aside.
  3. 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 a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Purée until smooth.
  4. Mix the avocado puree and bacon through the courgette (courgette noodles), plate it up onto nice bowls and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan to serve.
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