Keto-Friendly Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Sauce
Difficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsCalories
210
kcalTotal time
15
minutesA quick, delicious, and keto-friendly dish featuring zucchini noodles and creamy pesto sauce, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
4 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional garnish: cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, or additional Parmesan
Directions
- Use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while processing until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil, then sauté zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the noodles with pesto sauce, garnish as desired, and serve.
Notes
- Pair with grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein. Serve in shallow bowls with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
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