Pesto Zoodles
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Pesto Zoodles is a low carb easy recipe inspired by pesto spaghetti; made lighter by spiralizing zucchini into long spaghetti-like strands!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Basil Walnut Pesto
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves packed, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup spinach packed
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 garlic clove
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini using a spiralizer and place in a large bowl.
- Preheat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until bursting and blistered, 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- To make the Basil Walnut pesto, mix all the ingredients in a food processor until everything is well blended with no clumps.
- Add the pesto on top of the zoodles and mix with blistered tomatoes. Season to taste, top with grated Parmesan and basil, and serve as a cold salad immediately.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
238mg
(10%)
Potassium
1199mg
(34%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
2181IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
120mg
(133%)
Calcium
232mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 1199mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2181IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 120mg | 133% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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