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Enjoy this delightful low-carb alternative to pasta! Zucchini noodles tossed in a luscious homemade pesto sauce, garnished with black olives, make for a filling and flavorful main dish that's also quick and easy to prepare.
30 minutes
10-15 minutes
Ingredients:
2 medium Zucchinis
1 tablespoon Olive oil
To taste Salt
Handful Basil leaves
2 Garlic cloves
A handful Pine nuts
Grated, to taste Parmesan cheese
100g Black olives
Juice of 1 Lemon juice
Instructions:
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin noodles using a spiralizer. Salt and let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Rinse the zucchini noodles and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a food processor, blend basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and a pinch of salt until smooth, forming a pesto.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice to the pesto and pulse once or twice to combine.
- Toss the zucchini noodles in olive oil and then add the pesto mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Garnish with black olives and serve immediately.
