Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Recipe

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Spiralized zucchini tossed in fresh basil pesto, offering a light and refreshing alternative to traditional pasta dishes. Ideal for a keto lunch.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Spiralize the zucchini into the mixing bowl, patting the noodles dry if they are very wet.

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: mixing bowl — hold, spiralizer — spiralize

  2. Step 2

    Toast the pine nut in the skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring until lightly golden and fragrant.

    Timer: 4 min (scalable)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Pine Nut

    Cookware: skillet — medium

  3. Step 3

    Let the toasted pine nut cool in the skillet for 5 minutes, then transfer it to the food processor.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: food processor — hold, skillet — cool

  4. Step 4

    Add the basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt to the food processor, then blend until smooth, bright green, and aromatic.

    Ingredients used: 50.0 gr Basil, 2.0 clove Garlic, 60.0 ml Olive Oil, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 1.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: food processor — blend

  5. Step 5

    Add the pesto to the mixing bowl with the zucchini noodles, then add the remaining olive oil and salt and toss until evenly coated.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 1.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl — toss

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