Vegan Zucchini Noodles with Basil

Vegan Zucchini Noodles with Basil

Lightly sautéed zucchini noodles tossed with fresh vegan basil pesto and cherry tomatoes.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and place them in a colander. Prepare the halved cherry tomatoes.

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Cherry Tomato, 4.0 piece Zucchini

    Cookware: colander, spiralizer

  2. Step 2

    Add the basil, walnuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and black pepper to a food processor. Process until finely chopped, then blend in 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil to make a spoonable pesto.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 45.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 40.0 gr Fresh Basil, 8.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 20.0 gr Nutritional Yeast, 2.0 gr Salt, 50.0 gr Walnut

    Cookware: food processor

  3. Step 3

    Heat the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Cookware: skillet

  4. Step 4

    Add the prepared zucchini noodles and the remaining ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt. Cook, tossing frequently, until just tender but not soft.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: skillet, tongs

  5. Step 5

    Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the prepared pesto and cherry tomatoes, then toss until evenly coated and serve immediately.

    Cookware: skillet, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash and dry the zucchini, tomatoes, basil, and lemon before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use them within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Raw produce can carry surface contamination.
  • Cut vegetables and fresh pesto are perishable.

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