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Pesto Zucchini Noodles
This Pesto Zucchini Noodles recipe is a fabulous low carb, healthy dish that is so quick to make with just 4 ingredients. Serve with baked or grilled chicken breasts, shrimp, or fish for a complete meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 195 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- ¼- ⅓ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer or mandolin slider.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large saute pan. Add the zucchini noodles and saute for 3-4 minutes over medium high heat.
- Transfer the zoodles to a serving bowl and add the basil pesto and tomatoes
- Toss to coat well.
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Notes
- Top with parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
- Add chicken or shrimp for a protein-packed meal.
- Add sliced onions or sliced scallions.
- Add 1-2 cloves of minced garlic cloves if you're a garlic lover.
- Add about a tablespoon of lemon juice for a little citrus flavor.
- Add sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or pine nuts. (Toast them for a yummy crunch by heating them in a pan for for about 5 minutes over medium heat.)
- Top with crushed red pepper flakes to kick it up a notch, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1025IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
26.3mg
(29%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.