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Pesto Zoodles

Zucchini noodles topped with a super tasty and surprisingly healthy version of basil pesto, these Pesto Zoodles are gluten free, vegan and tick just about every food allergy & diet concern.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 181kcal

Ingredients  

  • 3 zucchini
  • olive oil for the pan
  • salt & pepper to taste

"Pesto" or Basil Awesome Sauce

  • 2-3 cloves garlic - 2 should be good but if you really like garlic add more
  • ¼ cup olive oil - you can use up to ½ cup oil if you prefer a thinner sauce
  • 2 cups packed basil leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

"Pesto" or Basil Awesome Sauce

  • For very smooth garlic: In your blender or smoothie maker, blend the olive oil & garlic until the garlic is pureed almost smooth.
  • Alternately, if you like small chunks of garlic, put all ingredients in the blender at once. Otherwise, add garlic puree and remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until the herbs are chopped up to the size you like.
  • This usually takes 15-30 seconds. You may need to scrape down the sides to get all of the basil leaves chopped up.

To make the zoodles:

  • Trim the stem off of your zucchini and turn them through your spiralizer.
  • In a large frying pan, heat your olive oil until it coats the pan easily. Add your zoodles, season with salt and pepper. Just let them heat through for about 5 minutes, turning them often. You don't want them mushy!
  • Turn the heat off & then add the Basil "Pesto" & stir to get all of the zoodles covered with the "Pesto." You are ready to serve! Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese on top if you wish. You can also add some chicken, beef or fish to make it a meal:-)

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pesto Zoodles
Amount per Serving
Calories
181
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
158
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
427
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
928
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
 
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
 
48
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.