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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Burst Cherry Tomatoes Bliss

This Zucchini Noodles with Pesto & Burst Cherry Tomatoes is a quick, healthy, and vegan dish that bursts with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Noodles
  • 2 medium Zucchini Spiralized into noodles
For the Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Aromatic freshness
  • 0.25 cup Pine Nuts Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Use nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 2 cloves Garlic Can substitute with garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup Olive Oil Use neutral oil if out of olive
For Topping
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved, can substitute with heirloom or grape
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Spiralizer
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by trimming the ends of two medium zucchinis and using a spiralizer to create long, noodle-like strands.
  2. In a food processor, combine a generous handful of fresh basil, a quarter cup of pine nuts, half a cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and two cloves of garlic. Pulse while drizzling in about half a cup of olive oil until creamy.
  3. Once blended, taste the pesto sauce, adding salt and pepper to enhance its flavors. Pulse again for a few seconds.
  4. Halve a handful of sweet cherry tomatoes and set them aside in a small bowl.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, add the spiralized zucchini noodles and pour in the pesto sauce. Toss gently for about a minute.
  6. Spoon the Zucchini Noodles with Pesto onto serving plates, top with the halved cherry tomatoes, and drizzle a little olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftover zucchini noodles separately from the pesto to prevent sogginess; consume within two days for optimal freshness.

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