Pesto Zoodles
Zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, are a great healthy pasta alternative. Add fresh pesto to your zucchini pasta noodles for a simple and healthy dish that is full of garlic and basil flavors.
Ingredients
Pesto
- 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves packed
- ½ medium-sized Zucchini
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ½ Lemon freshly squeezed
- 1 Tbs Nutritional Yeast
- ½ tsp Salt
Zoodles
- 3 large Zucchini
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the basil, garlic, zucchini, olive oil, and vinegar/lemon juice. Blend until smooth and season with salt, to taste.
- Spiralize the zucchini with a spiralizer. Toss the zucchini with pesto until well coated, and season with salt and black pepper if needed.
- Add cherry tomatoes on top (optional to slice).
- Transfer the pesto noodles to a large bowl. Garnish with pepper slices and fresh basil.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to one week.