Pesto Zoodles
Pesto Zoodles is a low carb easy recipe inspired by pesto spaghetti; made lighter by spiralizing zucchini into long spaghetti-like strands!
Servings 2 servings
Calories 401kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Basil Walnut Pesto
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves packed, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup spinach packed
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini using a spiralizer and place in a large bowl.
- Preheat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until bursting and blistered, 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- To make the Basil Walnut pesto, mix all the ingredients in a food processor until everything is well blended with no clumps.
- Add the pesto on top of the zoodles and mix with blistered tomatoes. Season to taste, top with grated Parmesan and basil, and serve as a cold salad immediately.
Notes
Storage: This pesto zoodle salad is best enjoyed close to it being made. As the zoodles sit they will start to release water, so it's best to enjoy on the same day. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 1199mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2181IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 3mg