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Zucchini Pesto Sauce

Cultural Context

Zucchini pesto sauce is a delightful twist on the traditional basil pesto, originating from the Italian region of Liguria. This vibrant sauce celebrates the summer bounty of zucchini while maintaining the classic flavors of garlic, nuts, and cheese. It's a versatile condiment that can be used with pasta, spread on bread, or drizzled over grilled vegetables. As zucchini has become increasingly popular in modern cooking, this variation has gained traction in various cuisines, adapting to seasonal ingredients and dietary preferences.

ItalianUSother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 zucchini
1 tsp salt
10 g basil
1 pc garlic
30 g pine nuts
30 g parmesan
100 g olive oil

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in fat and walnuts are more affordable.

1

Chop 2 zucchinis and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, then leave for 15 minutes.

2

After 15 minutes, squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini.

3

In a food processor, combine the zucchini, 10 g basil, 1 pc garlic, 30 g pine nuts, and 30 g parmesan.

4

Blend the mixture until well combined.

5

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in 100 g olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency.

Cooking Techniques

blending

Equipment Needed

food processor

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Zucchini PestoPesto with Zucchini

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