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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

A fresh and healthy dish featuring spiralized zucchini tossed in a vibrant pesto sauce, perfect for a light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Noodles
  • 4 medium Zucchini Spiralized
Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto Store-bought or homemade
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1/4 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking

Method
 

Prepare Zucchini
  1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer to create noodles.
Cook Zucchini Noodles
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
Combine with Pesto
  1. Remove from heat and toss the zucchini noodles with the basil pesto until well coated.
Serve
  1. Plate the zucchini noodles and top with grated Parmesan cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp on top.

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