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December 24, 2018

Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles

You can never go wrong with pesto!

Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Seriously, it’s like some secret sauce that elevates anything you mix it with. This time I’m adding basil pesto to my zucchini noodles and adding a touch of lemon.

It’s Christmas Eve and part of me feels like everything I do and eat should be Christmas themed but honestly today is just like any other day. So Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles it is!

Zucchini noodles are still favorite even after the craze years ago and for good reason. It’s an excellent low carb option for regular pasta and perfect for someone with an insensitivity to gluten or Celiac disease. It’s also vegan.

Cooking zucchini noodles are easier than ever to prepare with a good spiralizer. If thats not an option, most grocery stores sell zucchini noodles already prepared (although it will be more expensive).

Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles

To make Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles all you need is

Zucchini noodles

Garlic

Pine Nuts

Basil leaves

Lemon juice

Lemon zest

Olive oil

a little salt and pepper

How to make Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Add all of the ingredients except for the olive oil and salt/pepper to a blender or food processor. Mix until texture is like a paste.

Slowly add a little bit of olive oil and mix. Continue adding olive oil until desired consistency. Set aside the basil pesto mix and get started on the zucchini noodles.

If you have to make the zucchini noodles with a spiralizer do that next or just take out your already prepare noodles. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and add the noodles. Saute for 30 seconds to 1 minute. The key to preventing completely soggy noodles is to cook until just heated but before they become too translucent. Zucchini is about 95% water so don’t be surprised with the extra liquid. Simply drain your noodles then add the lemon basil pesto mix. Add salt/pepper and toss.

Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles
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Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 People

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basil, fresh leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 3 cups Zucchini noodles or 2 medium sized zucchini
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients except for the olive oil and salt/pepper to a blender or food processor. Mix until texture is like a paste.

  2. Slowly add a little bit of olive oil and mix. Continue adding olive oil until desired consistency. Set aside.

  3. If you have to make the zucchini noodles with a spiralizer do that next or just take out your already prepare noodles. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and add the noodles.

  4. Saute for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Cook until just heated but before they become too translucent.Simply drain your noodles then add the lemon basil pesto mix. Add salt/pepper and toss.
Jasmin Foster

Jasmin Foster is a registered dietitian and food photographer focused on feel good balanced living who helps provide great recipes and tips and creates content for brands to connect with the ideal customer.

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