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Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 664kcal

Equipment

  • Spiralizer

Ingredients

Basil-pumpkin seed pesto

  • 2 TBSP Onion roughly chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic roughly chopped
  • 2 cups Fresh basil packed
  • 2 TBSP Pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP Red wine vinegar to taste
  • Pinch Red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste

Zucchini noodles

  • 1/2 pint Grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 large Zucchini
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil

Garlic Bread

  • 2 slices Crusty bread 3 inch long
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano

Milk

  • 16 oz Milk cold
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Make the pesto: Prep pesto ingredients per instruction above. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the pepitas and toast for about 3 minutes until lightly browned, tossing or stirring often.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the onion, garlic, basil, toasted pepitas, olive oil, vinegar and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth and season with salt to taste.
  • Preheat the oven broiler on low. Drizzle the bread with oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, and oregano.
  • Prep the tomatoes for the noodles per instruction above.
  • Prepare the noodles: Spiralize the zucchini with a spiralizer (see directions on box), or use a julienne peeler to shave the zucchini into strips.
  • Add olive oil to a large, deep skillet. Turn to medium heat. When the oil is hot add the zucchini noodles and tomatoes.
  • Toss the noodles with pasta tongs and cook until al dente — they should be wilted but still have a crunch; about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let the noodles cook any longer, or else they will become mushy. As they cook, keep tossing so that all the zucchini noodles have a chance to hit the bottom of the skillet. Remove from the heat and toss with the pesto.
  • Broil the bread until golden brown and toasted.
  • Serve: Portion the pesto noodles. Enjoy with bread and milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 1379mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 3013IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 5mg