Hot Shot Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

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A vibrant, low-carb dish featuring zucchini noodles tossed in herby pesto and toasted pine nuts. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (low-carb, vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs zucchini, basil pesto, parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Spiralize zucchini into noodles; set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  3. Step 3: Toss zucchini noodles with the garlic-olive oil mixture, then add 1/2 cup pesto and 1/4 cup parmesan.
  4. Step 4: Top with toasted pine nuts and additional lemon juice to taste. Serve warm.

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