Zucchini Noodles with Fresh Pesto

Now you might be asking “What the heck are zucchini noodles?” and if you haven't discovered them you're going to LOVE what I am sharing here today.

 

We all know pasta isn't always the best choice when we want to stay lean but veggie noodles are an IDEAL alternative to pasta! The best part is they are every bit as satisfying and even more nourishing.

 

A mandoline or spiralizer is the kitchen gadgets designed for making veggie noodles but you can use a veggie peeler too.

 

This yummy recipe serves 4 and can be whipped up quickly.

 

Zucchini Noodles with Fresh Pesto

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 small zucchini, ends trimmed
  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
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DIRECTIONS:

1. Use a julienne peeler or spiralizer to slice the zucchini into noodles, set aside.

2. Combine basil and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.

3. Slowly add olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on Stop machine and scrape down sides with a spatula.

4. Add lemon juice and parmesan.

5. Pulse until blended.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Combine the zucchini noodles and pesto.

8. Toss until noodles are well coated.

9. Top with tomatoes.

10. Serve at room temperature or chilled. If you prefer warm noodles add them to a skillet and saute over medium heat.

 

Enjoy!

 

Squash and carrots work well for this too and I'm pretty sure you'll look more ways to use these once you get a taste!

 

Yours in Health,

Danette

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