Description
A fresh and vibrant dish featuring zucchini noodles tossed in homemade pesto and topped with sweet cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the basil pesto, tossing to coat the noodles evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a more flavorful pesto, consider adding garlic or nuts to the recipe.
- You can also add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
Keywords: zucchini noodles, pesto, cherry tomatoes, vegetarian, healthy, low-carb