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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

A light and healthy alternative to traditional pasta, these zucchini noodles are tossed in a flavorful pesto sauce, making for a quick and nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Noodles
  • 4 medium Zucchini Spiralized
Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto Store-bought or homemade
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste

Method
 

Prepare Zucchini Noodles
  1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer to create noodles.
Cook Zucchini Noodles
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
Combine with Pesto
  1. Remove the skillet from heat, add the basil pesto, and toss to coat the zucchini noodles evenly.
Serve
  1. Top with cherry tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp on top of the zucchini noodles.

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