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Zucchini raw vegan pasta with avocado dip sauce, spinach leaves and cherry tomatoes on plate. On dark background. Vegetarian healthy food

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto


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  • Author: MomsWhoThink.com
  • Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Zucchini Noodles:

  • 4 medium-sized zucchini, spiralized into noodles
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pesto:

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Zucchini Noodles:

  1. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer.

  2. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until just tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

For the Pesto:

  1. In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and minced garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.

  2. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembling:

  1. Toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto until well coated.

  2. Optionally, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

  3. Serve the Zucchini Noodles with Pesto as a flavorful and low-carb side dish for your chicken.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg