Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Name: Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 small zucchini (ends trimmed); 2 cups basil leaves ((packed fresh)); 2 cloves garlic ((Flora Garlic Whole in Water) ); 1/3 cup olive oil ((Flora Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil)); 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese ((Freshly Grated)); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Cherry or grape tomatoes ((optional))

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September 16, 2019

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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

A delicious gluten free recipe, definitely a healthy option as an appetizer or side dish.

4.5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 15 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Olive Oil

Servings people

Ingredients

4 small zucchini ends trimmed
2 cups basil leaves (packed fresh)
2 cloves garlic (Flora Garlic Whole in Water)
1/3 cup olive oil (Flora Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly Grated)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cherry or grape tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

Use a julienne peeler or mandoline to slice the zucchini into noodles.
Set aside.
Combine the basil and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until blended. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine the zucchini noodles and pesto. Toss until zucchini noodles are well coated. Top with tomatoes, if using.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

If you want to cook the zucchini noodles, you can just add the zucchini pesto noodles to a skillet and sauté them up over medium heat. It only takes a few minutes.

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Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

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