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Zucchini noodles with pesto
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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. 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. 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. 3

    Off the heat, toss the zucchini with the pesto and cherry tomatoes.

  4. 4

    Finish with the remaining parmesan and a grind of pepper.

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