Description
Transform your meals with fresh and vibrant Zucchini Noodles with Pesto. This quick and healthy dish features spiralized zucchini tossed in a homemade basil pesto, making it a perfect option for lunch, dinner, or as a delightful side. Ready in just 15 minutes, it celebrates the flavors of summer while fitting seamlessly into low-carb diets. Whether you enjoy it cold or warm, this recipe is versatile enough to accommodate your favorite proteins and vegetables. Dive into a plate of nutritious goodness that’s not only satisfying but also bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small zucchini
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini noodles using a julienne peeler or mandoline, then set aside.
- In a food processor, combine basil and garlic until chopped. Gradually add olive oil while processing until smooth.
- Scrape down the sides, then incorporate lemon juice and Parmesan cheese; blend until combined.
- Toss the zucchini noodles with pesto in a mixing bowl until well coated.
- Serve cold or sauté briefly if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cold preparation/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (220g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg