Fresh Zucchini Pesto
This Zucchini Pesto is a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional pesto. It's an easy sauce that is perfect for topping pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or serving as a dip.
Equipment
- Steamer,
Ingrediënten
- 3 medium zucchini chopped and steamed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ c. basil leaves chopped
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
Instructies
- Steam the chopped zucchini until it is tender.
- In a food processor, combine the steamed zucchini, minced garlic, chopped basil, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and olive oil.
- Process all ingredients until the mixture is smooth.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Summary
This fresh zucchini pesto is a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional pesto. It's an easy sauce that is perfect for topping pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or serving as a dip.
Wine Advice A crisp, light-bodied white wine that won't overpower the fresh herbs, such as a Pinot Grigio or a dry Sauvignon Blanc, would be a great choice.
Wine Advice A crisp, light-bodied white wine that won't overpower the fresh herbs, such as a Pinot Grigio or a dry Sauvignon Blanc, would be a great choice.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 8 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 4 g | Salt: 0.4 g
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