Zucchini Noodles & Skinny Pesto Sauce Recipe

Name: Zucchini Noodles & Skinny Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Basil Leaves, Packed; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 Tablespoons White Miso Paste; 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated; 2 Tablespoons Sliced Almonds; 3 Tablespoons Water; 1/4 whole Lemon, Juiced; 2 whole Zucchini; 1 whole Summer Squash; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, Or Sub With Oil-spray; ⅓ cups Onions, Diced

Servings: persons

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Blend basil leaves, garlic, miso paste, Parmesan cheese, sliced almonds, some of the water, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
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Add additional water gradually to make sure you get the consistency that you want.
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Set this aside while you prepare the zucchini and summer squash noodles.
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Cut zucchini and summer squash with a spiral cutter or a julienne peeler.
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You can also make zucchini or summer squash ribbons by using a regular vegetable peeler.
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Heat a saute pan over medium heat with the oil.
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Toss the onions into the pan and stir as they cook.
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When the onions start to brown, add the zucchini and summer squash.
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Saute for about 3 minutes.
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Mix in as much of the pesto sauce as you would like with the noodles.
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I topped the noodles with a bit of grilled tilapia.
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Feel free to eat the noodles with whatever you like.
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Enjoy!
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I found the oil-free pesto recipe on eat, live, run and adjusted the recipe a bit.

159

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Basil Leaves, Packed, 3 cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoons White Miso Paste, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Noodles & Skinny Pesto Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zucchini Noodles & Skinny Pesto Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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