Ring-Alert Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

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A light and refreshing zucchini noodle dish with a vibrant basil pesto. This Italian-inspired vegetarian recipe (low-carb), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Zucchini, Basil leaves, Pine nuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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 Serves 2 Italian cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Spiralize 3 medium zucchini into noodles. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: In a food processor, combine 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pulse until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles and sauté for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
  4. Step 4: Toss the cooked zucchini noodles with the pesto sauce until evenly coated. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts and 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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