Chilled Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Basil Pesto

Name: Chilled Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Basil Pesto
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional); Parmesan cheese for garnishing (optional)

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15 minTotal time

easyDifficulty

180kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1 medium zucchini
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
Parmesan cheese for garnishing (optional)

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This refreshing cold dish features spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a vibrant lemon basil pesto. Perfect for a light meal or a side dish, it's packed with flavor and nutrients.

Steps

Using a spiralizer, create noodles from the zucchini. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to make thin strips.
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
If using, add pine nuts to the pesto and pulse a few times to combine.
In a bowl, toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto until evenly coated.
Serve chilled, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.