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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 or as a side dish.
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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
  • 4 medium Zucchini Spiralized
Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup Pesto Store-bought or homemade
Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, for serving
Salt and Pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

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 spiralized zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
Combine with Pesto
  1. Remove the skillet from heat and add the pesto sauce. Toss until the zucchini noodles are well coated.
Serve
  1. Plate the zucchini noodles and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a heartier meal, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.

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