Zucchini Noodles with Pesto 🥒
Fresh spiralized zucchini noodles tossed with bright basil pesto, cherry tomatoes and parmesan. Light low-carb meal ready in 15 minutes, 4 servings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Light, low-carb alternative to pasta ✅ Super fast cooking time ✅ Fresh herby flavor ✅ Easy weeknight meal ✅ Simple cleanup
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 zucchini, spiralized
- 0.5 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 tsp salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add zucchini noodles and cook only 2–3 minutes until barely tender.
- Stir in pesto and cherry tomatoes, toss well to coat.
- Season with salt and warm everything through for 1 minute.
- Top with grated parmesan and serve immediately.
💡 Notes & Pro Tips
- Do not overcook zoodles. Overcooking makes them release water and turn soggy.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Homemade or store-bought pesto both work great.