How to Make Quick Zucchini Noodles with Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you craving a healthy, light and quick meal that bursts with flavor? Look no further than this amazing recipe for Quick Zucchini Noodles with Pesto. Packed with fresh herbs, zesty garlic, and vibrant zucchini, this dish is a delicious and satisfying option for lunch or dinner. Best of all, it comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

This recipe is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, while still indul...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ ounces Parmesan cheese, roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup walnuts
  • ⅓ cup olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 large zucchini, cut into noodles with a spiralizer
  • 1 ½ pints cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Place Parmesan cheese in the bowl of a food processor; process into small crumbs. Add walnuts and process into small crumbs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Stir in parsley and garlic and remove from heat. Toss zucchini noodles with the hot oil mixture and Parmesan-walnut mixture. Top with cherry tomatoes and olives to serve.
  • Nutrition

    1128 cal.

    • Total Fat: 99g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 1930mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 139mg
    • Calcium: 722mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1776mg