Easy Zucchini Pesto Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Draining Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
880 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Zucchini Pesto Recipe
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This easy no cook Zucchini Pesto makes the perfect dip, condiment or why not toss it with your favourite pasta for a delicious lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups zucchini (shredded)
- 2-3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt (divided)
- 2 dashes black pepper
- ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons olive oil (87 grams total, if you double the recipe then double this amount)
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Instructions
- Grate the zucchini then place in a sieve over a bowl toss with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and let drain for about 30 minutes. This removes the excess moisture from the zucchini.
- In a blender or food processor, add the zucchini (do not rinse), pine nuts, basil, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper and half the olive oil. Blend or pulse just to combine.
- Add the remaining oil and blend/pulse until creamy, I like mine a little chunky rather than really creamy. Place the pesto in a clean jar and refrigerate if not using immediately or if you have leftovers. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer instead of regular Parmesan cheese you can use Parmigiano Reggiano or substitute half for grated pecorino for a stronger flavour. For the pine nuts you can substitute with whole peeled almonds or use half and half.
- This pesto is so tasty you could use it as a salsa to serve with fish, use it as a spread on bruschetta or crackers. Use it to make a Pesto Pizza and of course toss it with your favourite pasta either hot or cold.
- It is best stored in a jar with a tight fitting lid and stored in the fridge. It will last up to 4 days refrigerated. But can also be frozen. Best to freeze in small batches, such as an ice cube tray. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
880kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
83g
(128%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
46g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
2061mg
(86%)
Potassium
969mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2212IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
543mg
(54%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 880 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 880kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 83g | 128% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 46g | 230% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 2061mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 969mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2212IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 543mg | 54% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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