Recipe-60-Zucchini Noodles with Herb Pesto
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If you're looking for a healthy meal that packs flavor and is easy to whip up any night of the week, then look no further than this delicious dish of zucchini noodles with herb pesto. The combination of fresh vegetables and herbs makes for a light yet filling meal that will satisfy your taste buds. Perhaps best of all, it takes only minutes to prepare! No more stressing over what to cook with limited time in the kitchen; this dish promises flavorful results every single time. So go ahead - give it a try - you won't regret it!
Ingredients
For the pasta:
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4 large zucchinis
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1 tablespoon olive oil
For the pesto:
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¾ cup olive oil
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup fresh dill
- ½ clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds.
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Salt and
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Pepper to taste.
To garnish:
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1 tablespoon mustard seeds (optional)
Directions
Slice the zucchinis into thin strips with a vegetable peeler.
Heat the olive oil in a wide non-stick pan and sauté the zucchini noodles, tossing gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
Make the pesto by processing the olive oil, parsley, dill, garlic, parmesan and sunflower seeds in a blender or food processor to get a smooth paste. Add extra olive oil if the pesto is too thick or more parsley and dill if it turns out too runny.
- Pour the pesto over the warm zucchini noodles and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve warm sprinkled with mustard seeds (optional).
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