Spiralized Pesto Zucchini Noodles

Wondering what to do with all that zucchini in your garden? Look no further! Here's a fantastic recipe for Spiralized Pesto Zucchini Noodles! Otherwise known as "Zoodles". Have you tried these yet?

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Spiralized Pesto Zucchini Noodles {Zoodles}

So, are ya on the spiralized veggie bandwagon yet? I've done spaghetti squash in place of pasta, for a low carb option, and we really liked it. I was really curious about the whole zoodle, spiralizer, thing. So, I got myself a little handheld spiralizer to try it out! The verdict? It's a winner.

This is a super simple recipe that can be done in a short amount of time--everyone likes that, right? As I was making these, my imagination was just running wild with what else I could make! How about a pasta sauce, and asian sauce, oooh, how about eating them raw? A cole slaw sauce, a Mexican flare... I'm looking forward to trying many flavors!

But, on to this recipe...

What you need~

• Medium sized zucchini
• Homemade Pesto (doesn't have to be homemade, but it only takes 5 minutes)
• salt & pepper to taste

What to do~

1.  Spiralize the zucchini (make oodles of zoodles!) At the end of this post, I'll list some options for a spiralizer.
2. Saute' the zoodles in a little olive oil.
3. Toss with pesto and serve!

Tips & Tricks~

• Work in batches when cooking so you don't crowd the pan.
• You may want to snip these a bit beforehand, as they are pretty long!
• Use a small to medium size zucchini, they have fewer seeds and less water.
• The pesto sauce should be nice and thick, it will get thinned out by the water that the zucchini noodles naturally carry.

Here are some different options for spiralizers:

This one is inexpensive (7.97) and great for single serve or just two people. Cranking 6 zucchini's through this will not be fun. Ask me how I know. 😉

This one is perfect for family size meals. It's definitely an upgrade with 3 different blades which give you 3 different results! It's much easier to work with the hand crank. It goes for around $29.

And, if you want the big dog-- The KitchenAid attachment-- then this one is for you. It is by far my all-time favorite! It slices, peels, and makes noodles.

It'll core, peel and slice an apple for you, it makes 2 sizes of noodles and different size slices. The possibilities are endless with this one. You do need a KitchenAid stand mixer for this one. Here's 5 things a KitchenAid can do to make your life easier.

If you have one already it's easier for storage to add on to what you already have rather than a whole new appliance.

Love low-carb options? Try these!

• Thai Style Spaghetti Squash
• Garlic & Herb Spaghetti Squash
• Low Carb Meatloaf

Spiralized Pesto Zucchini Noodles

A delicious low carb meal with the fresh flavors of basil, garlic, and cheese!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

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Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 143kcal

Author: Chellie Schmitz

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 zucchini
• ▢ 2 Tbs Olive oil
• ▢ ½ to 1 cup pesto sauce preferably homemade

Instructions

• Spiralize zucchini and cut if desired (noodles will be very long)
• Heat 1 tbs olive oil in a pan.
• Add some of the zucchini noodles and cook about 5-7 minutes until warmed and tender. It's best to work in batches so the pan isn't crowded. Set aside, keeping them warm.
• Once all the zucchini noodles are cooked, add pesto sauce and toss to coat.
• Top with pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

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