Easy Pesto Zoodles
If you love pasta but want to be healthier, try spiralizing zucchini to add more vegetables to your diet.
Easy Pesto Zoodles
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- Olive oil for cooking (optional)
- ½ cup homemade or store-bought pesto
- Basil leaves to garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast to garnish
Instructions
How to Spiralize a Zucchini
- For 2 servings, you’ll need:
- 2 medium zucchinis
- A spiral slicer (available at many kitchen supply stores and online)
- Wash both zucchinis and trim off the ends with a sharp knife. Slice both zucchinis in half crosswise for easier spiralizing.
- Use your spiral slicer to slice each zucchini half into noodles. When you have finished spiralizing one half, add the noodles to a bowl and repeat until all the zucchini has been spiralized.
- Prepare the zucchinis as instructed above.
- If desired, heat a skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil and add the noodles to the pan. Cook until the noodles have just started to soften. Transfer to a large bowl. Add pesto and toss to coat.
- Divide between 2 plates. Garnish with basil and cheese or nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Pesto Zoodles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 595mg25%
Potassium 511mg15%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1640IU33%
Vitamin C 35.1mg43%
Calcium 131mg13%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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