Zucchini Spaghetti | Carb-Free Pasta Recipe | Zucchini Noodles with Coriander Pesto | Chef Varun

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Spiralize zucchini using a spiralizer to create noodles.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently to combine.

Cook for 2-3 minutes until zucchini is slightly tender but still al dente.

Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and lemon juice.

Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

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