Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Name: Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 small zucchini (ends trimmed); 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste); Cherry or grape tomatoes (optional)

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Maria Lichty

zucchini noodles

Ingredients

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4 small zucchini (ends trimmed)2 cups packed fresh basil leaves2 cloves garlic1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheeseKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)Cherry or grape tomatoes (optional)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Use a julienne peeler or mandoline to slice the zucchini into noodles. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine the basil and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until blended. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Combine the zucchini noodles and pesto. Toss until zucchini noodles are well coated. Top with tomatoes, if using. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Step 4

Note-if you want to cook the zucchini noodles, you can. Just add the zucchini pesto noodles to a skillet and sauté them up over medium heat. It only takes a few minutes.