Keto Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Keto Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

This delicious keto-friendly dish features zucchini noodles tossed in a flavorful homemade pesto sauce.

Ingredients

  • Fresh basil leaves - For garnish
  • Cherry tomatoes - 1/2 cup, halved
  • Black pepper - To taste
  • Salt - To taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil - 1/4 cup
  • Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup, grated
  • Pine nuts - 1/4 cup
  • Garlic - 2 cloves
  • Basil leaves - 2 cups
  • Zucchini - 2 medium-sized

Instructions

  1. Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles from the zucchinis.
  2. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well combined.
  3. While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a smooth pesto sauce is formed.
  4. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. Add the pesto sauce to the skillet and toss to coat the zucchini noodles evenly.
  6. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  7. Serve the zucchini noodles with pesto in bowls, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
  8. Enjoy your delicious keto zucchini noodles with pesto!

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 8g • Protein: 10g • Sodium: 300mg • Sugar: 3g