Description
A healthy and light dish made with spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a flavorful homemade basil pesto. Perfect for a quick, low-carb meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and lemon juice if using.
- Pulse a few times to combine, then slowly add olive oil while blending until smooth.
- Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Remove from heat and toss with the prepared pesto.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use store-bought pesto for a quicker version.
- Don’t overcook the zucchini noodles to keep them from getting mushy.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg