Zucchini "Noodles" with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar crunch.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino offers a similar flavor.

Cook the pre-packaged spiralized zucchini in a pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, shaking occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Add 1 whole roasted red pepper into the food processor.

Tear 1 cup of fresh basil leaves and add them to the blender.

Smash 1 clove of garlic and add it to the food processor.

Add almonds and parmesan cheese to the food processor.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Drizzle in about 1/3 cup of olive oil and blend until smooth.

After cooking the zucchini, add canned artichokes cut in half to the pan and stir to incorporate.

Remove the pan from heat and pour the pesto sauce over the zucchini and artichokes, stirring to combine.

Garnish with extra parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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