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Zucchini Noodles Pesto Recipe

A light and healthy dish featuring zucchini noodles tossed in a fresh pesto sauce.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium Zucchini spiralized
  • 1 cup Basil leaves
  • ¼ cup Pine nuts toasted
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer.
  2. In a blender, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to make the pesto.
  3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
  4. Toss the cooked zucchini noodles with the pesto sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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