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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Spiralize the zucchini with a spiralizer. Toss the zucchini with pesto until well coated, and season with salt and black pepper if needed.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes on top (optional to slice).
  4. 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.