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PREP TIME

15 MIN

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TOTAL TIME

30 MIN

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SERVES

2-4

Pesto Zoodles

Zucchini Noodles

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ onion, thinly sliced and halved
  • 6 cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 C pesto*
  • 2 zucchinis, spiralized
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ C nut butter
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper (optional)
  • Red crushed pepper (optional)
PREPARATION
  1. Heat olive oil on medium-high heat in skillet.
  2. Add minced garlic, sliced onions, and sliced mushrooms.
  3. Sauté until the veggies are cooked and tender, yet still remain crispy. Set aside.
  4. Heat ¼ C pesto, add the spiralized zucchini noodles, and sauté on medium-high heat for 3 minutes while stirring
  5. Add the sautéed onions/mushrooms and cherry tomato halves.
  6. Add the remainder of the pesto.
  7. Add nut butter.
  8. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes, tossing frequently.
  9. Season with salt, pepper, and red crushed pepper.

 

* To make pesto combine 2 C basil leaves, 2 T pine nuts, 2 cloves garlic in blender.  Slowly add in ½ C olive oil while blending until smooth, add ½ C grated Parmesan cheese and combine, briefly.

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