📂 Rice & Pasta
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#Low Carb
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Zucchini Zoodles with Basil Pesto and Pine Nuts
Enjoy "pasta" without flours. Hydrating zucchini noodles with homemade pesto rich in healthy fats for the brain.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs Zucchini
- 1.8 oz Fresh Basil
- 1 oz Pine Nuts
- 2 oz EVOO
- 1 Garlic Clove
- Salt and Pepper
Zoodles: Pasta That Doesn't Weigh You Down
Zucchini noodles, known as Zoodles, are the perfect alternative to reduce glycemic load. Being 90% water, zucchini is highly hydrating and very low in calories.
Homemade Pesto
Homemade pesto with 1.8 oz fresh basil provides digestive essential oils, while 1 oz pine nuts provide excellent fatty acids for the heart.
Detailed Preparation
- Spirals: Convert 1.1 lbs zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer.
- Drying: Place them on absorbent paper with a pinch of salt for 10 minutes. This prevents them from releasing water onto the plate.
- Master Pesto: Blend 1.8 oz basil, 1 oz pine nuts, one garlic clove and 2 oz EVOO until you get the desired texture.
- Express Sauté: In a very hot skillet, sauté the zoodles for just 2 minutes to keep them al dente.
- Integration: Remove from heat, add the pesto and mix well.
Serve with extra pine nuts and enjoy absolute lightness.
