
23 MIN · STOVETOP
Zucchini noodles with pesto
Ribbons of zucchini tossed in bright basil pesto.
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Ingredients
- 4Zucchini, spiralized
- 2 cupsFresh basil, packed
- 1/3 cupPine nuts
- 1/2 cupParmesan, grated
- 1 cloveGarlic
- 1/3 cupOlive oil, extra-virgin
- 1 cupCherry tomatoes, halved
- 1Lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper
Method
- 1
Blend the basil, pine nuts, half the parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into a loose pesto. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a dry skillet over medium-high. Add the zucchini noodles and toss just until barely tender, about 2 minutes — any longer and they weep.
- 3
Off the heat, toss the zucchini with the pesto and cherry tomatoes.
- 4
Finish with the remaining parmesan and a grind of pepper.