Squash and Zucchini with Pesto

Name: Squash and Zucchini with Pesto
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: olive oil, or to taste; 3 summer squash, cut into long, thin strips; 3 zucchini, cut into long, thin strips; 2 onions, cut into strips; alt and ground black pepper to taste'; ½ cup toasted pine nuts; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed; 2 heirloom tomatoes, finely chopped

Replace pasta with thin strips of squash and zucchini and top with pesto. Add some basil-garlic sausages or chicken to make it a complete meal!

INGRIDIENT

olive oil, or to taste

3 summer squash, cut into long, thin strips

3 zucchini, cut into long, thin strips

2 onions, cut into strips

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup toasted pine nuts

2 cups fresh basil leaves

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cloves garlic, chopped

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed

2 heirloom tomatoes, finely chopped

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add squash, zucchini, and onions; saute until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step: 2

Combine pine nuts, salt, and pepper in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Continue to process until finely ground. Slowly add in olive oil until pesto reaches the desired consistency.

Step: 3

Serve pesto over the warm vegetables. Top with tomatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 420 calories; protein 13.1g; carbohydrates 23g; fat 33.2g; cholesterol 8.8mg; sodium 217.2mg.

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