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zucchini noodles with pesto

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

This delicious dish is a healthy and low-carb alternative to traditional pasta dishes. The zucchini noodles are tossed in a homemade pesto sauce, making it a flavorful and nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 215 kcal

Equipment

  • Spiralizer
  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium-sized zucchinis
  • 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup of pine nuts
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Spiralize the zucchinis to create long, thin noodles. Set aside in a large bowl.
  • In a food processor, add the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Pulse until well combined.
  • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor is running until a smooth pesto sauce is formed.
  • Add the pesto sauce to the zucchini noodles and toss until evenly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
  • Serve the zucchini noodles with pesto hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

You can add some cherry tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, or grilled chicken to the dish for extra flavor and protein.
For a vegan version, you can use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese.
This dish can also be served cold as a refreshing summer salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal
Keyword Healthy, Low-carb, Noodles, Pesto, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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