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Lemon Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
 
Servings: 2 People
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Basil, fresh leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 3 cups Zucchini noodles or 2 medium sized zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon 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.