Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Green Pesto Sauce

This zucchini noodle dish is light, fresh, and built around simple balance. The noodles stay tender with a gentle bite, keeping the meal clean and easy to digest. A creamy green pesto coats everything smoothly, adding richness without heaviness. The flavors are familiar but calm, meant to feel nourishing rather than indulgent. It’s a dish that fits naturally into everyday eating. Fresh, steady, and quietly satisfying.

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Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Green Pesto Sauce

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Zucchini noodles with creamy green pesto sauce made with simple ingredients for a light, fresh vegetarian dish.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 370

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 3 medium zucchini spiralized
• ½ cup green pesto
• ¼ cup plain yogurt or plant-based cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Equipment

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Large Deep Frying Pan

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
3. Lower heat and add pesto and yogurt or plant-based cream.
4. Toss gently to coat noodles evenly.
5. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 617mgPotassium: 815mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1868IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 184mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Do not overcook zucchini to avoid excess moisture.

Use dairy-free pesto if needed.

Best served right after cooking.

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