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Zucchini Noodles Pesto Recipe

A light and refreshing vegan dish made with zucchini noodles and a flavorful pesto sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchinis spiralized into noodles
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles using a spiralizer.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to make the pesto sauce.
  3. 3. In a pan over medium heat, lightly sauté the zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
  4. 4. Toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto sauce until well coated.
  5. 5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quick, Vegan
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