Fresh zucchini noodles, basil pesto, and cherry tomatoes make a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired main dish.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
02 - 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pesto
04 - 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
05 - 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
06 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 small clove garlic
08 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Garnish
11 - Extra Parmesan cheese, for serving
12 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture becomes smooth. Incorporate lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add one tablespoon olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
03 - Add spiralized zucchini to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until just tender yet crisp. Avoid overcooking.
04 - Add halved cherry tomatoes and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly warmed but firm.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Add prepared pesto and toss gently to coat noodles and tomatoes evenly.
06 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
