Best Pesto Zoodles Recipes

PESTO ZOODLES

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Transform zucchini into long strands that resemble noodles, also known as zoodles. Mix pesto and garbanzo beans into the zoodles for a satisfying, grain-free meal!

Provided by Alli Shircliff

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 small zucchini, cut into noodle-shape strands
½ cup drained and rinsed canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
3 tablespoons pesto, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons shredded white Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir zucchini until tender and liquid has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir garbanzo beans and pesto into zucchini; lower heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until garbanzo beans are warm and zucchini is evenly coated, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Transfer zucchini mixture to serving bowls and top with white Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 510.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

PESTO ZOODLES

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Make 'noodles' out of zucchini for one-of-a-kind Pesto Zoodles. A smart alternative to pasta, Pesto Zoodles help get more veggies into your diet.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 large zucchini (1 lb.)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Use spiralizer to cut zucchini into thin lengthwise curled strips.
Heat oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add zucchini; cook 2 to 3 min. or until slightly softened.
Add tomatoes and pesto sauce; mix lightly. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

SHRIMP ZOODLES W/FRESH PESTO RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Shrimp Zoodles w/Fresh Pesto Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by sz8jm9

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Fresh Pesto Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil (loosely packed)
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Sea salt, and pepper to taste
4 Tbsps avocado oil, or extra virgin olive oil
Zoodles:
6 small/medium zucchinis, or yellow squash, spiralized (CleanFoodCrush.com/Spiralizer)
24 oz. cooked, and peeled shrimp
1 . 5 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

1) In your food processor pulse basil, garlic, Parmesan, salt and pepper til smooth. Slowly add the oil while pulsing, until just smooth. 2) Toss all ingredients lightly with the fresh pesto.