Mains· Italian

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Name: Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini, spiralized; 1/3 cup basil pesto; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; Salt and pepper to taste

Spiralized zucchini tossed with basil pesto and parmesan — pasta night without the carbs.

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2Serves

15mPrep

5mCook

20mTotal

EasyLevel

Ingredients

Make

servings

·3 medium zucchini, spiralized~540 g↗ Zucchini
·1/3 cup basil pesto~80 g↗ Basil
·1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese~25 g↗ Parmesan
·1 tbsp olive oil~14 g↗ Olive Oil
·1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved~40 g↗ Tomato
·Salt and pepper to taste~3 gSalt

Steps

1Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and pat dry.
2Warm the olive oil in a skillet and sauté the zoodles for 2–3 minutes, just until tender.
3Remove from the heat and toss with the pesto, parmesan and tomatoes.
4Season and serve immediately.

Tips

💡Salt the zoodles and drain 10 minutes first for firmer, less watery noodles.

Nutrition · 1 serving (~351 g)

🔥 Calories334

🥩 Protein11g23% DV

🍞 Carbs13g5% DV

🥑 Fat27g35% DV

🌿 Fiber3.5g13% DV

Sugar 5.7 gSodium 1051 mg

Vitamins

Vitamin K60mcg50%

Vitamin C34mg37%

Vitamin E3.0mg20%

Vitamin B60.34mg20%

Folate69mcg17%

Riboflavin0.20mg15%

Thiamin0.15mg13%

Niacin1.7mg11%

Vitamin A76mcg8%

Vitamin B120.20mcg8%

Vitamin D0.05mcg0%

Minerals

Copper0.23mg26%

Manganese0.54mg23%

Calcium285mg22%

Phosphorus263mg21%

Magnesium73mg17%

Potassium777mg17%

Zinc1.3mg12%

Iron1.9mg11%

Selenium4.4mcg8%

Estimated per serving — for guidance, not a measured label.

What drives the score

72/100

Grade B

Nutrient density24/35

Protein quality8/15

Fiber4/10

Healthy fats9/10

Bioactives15/15

Glycemic impact10/10

− 3 anti-nutrient penalty

Bioactives

luteinoleocanthallycopeneflavanolsquercetin

⚠ High sodium

What's in it — ingredient scores

This recipe scores 72 / B — the blend of the ingredients below. Whole-food ingredients carry their own health score (tap one to explore it); pantry staples and seasonings don't.