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Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Pesto Zucchini Noodles

By Sherri On May 18, 2020 8 Comments

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Pesto Zucchini Noodles on a fork in a big silver bowl

This Pesto Zucchini Noodles recipe is a fabulous low-carb, healthy dish that is so quick to make with just 4 ingredients.  Add chicken or shrimp for an even more balanced meal.

It’s one of my favorite vegetables to plant each year.  Since it grows so abundantly, I am always looking for different ways to cook it.  I used to just roast it, but I have come up with several other recipes to make that are a big hit in our family like baked zucchini cakes,  zucchini casserole or this fabulous spicy asian zucchini.

Pesto Zucchini Noodles twisted on a fork in a big silver bowl

I finally bought Zucchini Noodle Maker! Why have I waited so long? I love this little gadget so much! With the garden planting happening this weekend, I can’t wait for the eating of loads of zucchini and summer squash in a few months.

After buying my vegetable spiralizer, I decided to make this easy side dish to go along with Grilled Italian Chicken.

You can actually just eat these veggie spaghetti noodles raw or sauté them for just a couple minutes over medium heat, which is what I did. I know I will be making it raw a lot this summer for an even quicker healthy lunch.

Simple as simple can be!

 

Ingredients needed for this Pesto Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Zucchini

Basil pesto sauce

Cherry tomatoes

Olive oil or coconut oil

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with a fork in a big silver bowl

How to Make Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Sauce

 

three whole zucchini on a wood cutting board

Slice the zucchini with a spiralizer or mandolin slider into noodles.

Zucchini being used in a spiralizer over a white plate

 

pile of uncooked Zucchini noodles on a white plate

If sauteing, add 1 TBSP of coconut oil or olive oil to a pan. Add “noodles” and heat for 3-5 minutes.

uncooked Zucchini Noodles in a black pan

 

cherry tomatoes and a jar of pesto sauce on a cutting board

Toss the noodles with the basil pesto

Add sliced tomatoes and toss to coat.

ENJOY!!

Zucchini noodles and a cherry tomato on a fork over a bowl

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with cherry tomatoes in a big silver serving bowl

Pesto Zucchini Noodles in a big silver bowl

Pesto Zucchini Noodles

This Pesto Zucchini Noodles recipe is a fabulous low-carb, healthy dish that is so quick to make with just 4 ingredients.  Add chicken or shrimp for an even more balanced meal.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 1/4- 1/3 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil

Instructions

  • Slice the zucchini with a spiralizer or mandolin slider into noodles.
  • If sauteing, add 1 TBSP of coconut oil or olive oil to a pan. Add "noodles" and heat for 3-5 minutes.
  • Toss the noodles with the basil pesto
  • Add sliced tomatoes and toss to coat.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Vitamin C: 26.3mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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By Sherri Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables

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  1. Miz Helen says

    June 2, 2015 at 11:09 am

    5 stars
    Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday, I just pinned this recipe it looks so good! Hope you are having a great week and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  2. Lou Lou Girls says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Hello Gorgeous! This looks incredible! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm, so we can party with you! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  3. Patty says

    May 30, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Thank you so much for this yummy recipe! As someone who has recently moved into the paleo lifestyle, I’m always looking for new recipes! I may have to try the chicken & zucchini recipe as well!
    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  4. Charlotte says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:52 am

    This looks soooo yummy! I love healthy, easy, summer dishes (and especially those that incorporate more veggies). Going to make this–thanks!

    Stopping in from SITS Sharefest today; hope you are enjoying the weekend 🙂

    Reply
  5. Katherines Corner says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this yumminess at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo

    Reply
  6. Love says

    May 27, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    This looks so delicious and so simple to make! Yum!

    Reply
  7. Cathy says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    This looks so good! I love the kitchen tool that you are using 🙂
    Cathy

    Reply
  8. Melinda says

    May 25, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Hi Sherri.
    Here from Monday Madness.
    Thanks for the yummy GF recipe.

    Reply
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