Zucchini Noodle Pesto with Sun‑Dried Tomatoes
Gluten‑free Italian‑style zucchini noodles tossed in a dairy‑free pesto made from basil, olive oil, and sun‑dried tomatoes.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 medium Zucchini, spiralized
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- ¼ cup Sun‑dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Blend basil, sun‑dried tomatoes, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
- 2
Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the zucchini noodles, and sauté for 2‑3 minutes until just softened.
- 4
Toss the noodles with the pesto until evenly coated and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
185
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
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