Description
A fresh and healthy twist on dinner featuring zucchini noodles tossed in basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, lightly sauté the zucchini noodles over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Remove from heat and toss with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Serve topped with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg