Zoodles with Pesto

Number of Servings: 4 (285 g)
Active Time: 15 min.
Total Time: 15 min.
Zoodles with Pesto

Spiralized zucchini noodles, or “zoodles,” are trending right now for good reason. With all the nutritional properties of vegetables, you get the fun of eating noodles and a perfect vehicle for your favorite sauces. Give zoodles a chance with this simple pesto.

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb. zucchini, spiralized
  • 2 cups parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups arugula, chopped
  • ⅓ cup pistachios, shelled
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • ½ cup Parmesan, grated
  • 2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Pat the zucchini noodles dry and place in a large bowl.
  2. Combine the remaining ingredients except for olive oil in a food processor and pulse until combined. Drizzle in the olive oil as the machine is running until the pesto is smooth.
  3. Add the pesto to the bowl with the zucchini noodles and toss until well combined.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Serving Size 285 g

Amount per serving
Calories 415
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.5g 45%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 20.5g
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 505mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14%
Total Sugars 13g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Sugar Alcohol 0g
Other Carbohydrate 4g
Protein 8g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 185.3mg 15%
Iron 3.2mg 15%
Potassium 670mg 15%
Vitamin A 183.1mcg 20%
Vitamin C 74mg 80%
Vitamin E 4.4mg 25%
Vitamin K 526.6mcg 440%
Thiamin 0.1mg 8%
Riboflavin 0.2mg 15%
Niacin 2.3mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 20%
Folate 97.5mcg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 4%
Biotin 0.3mcg 0%
Chloride 182mg 8%
Pantothenate 0.6mg 20%
Phosphorus 151.4mg 10%
Iodine 0mcg 0%
Magnesium 54.1mg 15%
Zinc 1.3mg 10%
Selenium 4mcg 8%
Copper 0.2mg 10%
Manganese 0.4mg 15%
Chromium 0mcg 0%
Molybdenum 20.9mcg 45%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Zucchini Squash, Parsley, Olive Oil, Sherry Vinegar (sherry Vinegar, Sulfites), Arugula, Pistachios, Parmesan Cheese ((pasteurized Part-skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cellulose Powder Added To Prevent Caking, Potassium Sorbate To Protect Flavor), Lemon Juice, Garlic, Salt.

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