Ingredients
Method
- Use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles from the zucchini. Pat the noodles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
- In a food processor, combine basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic-infused olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until coarsely chopped, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while processing until smooth and creamy.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and saute for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp. Do not overcook or they will become watery.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Add the pesto to the warm zucchini noodles and toss gently until the noodles are evenly coated with the pesto sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and a few fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
Notes
For SIBO compliance, use garlic-infused olive oil instead of fresh garlic to avoid FODMAPs. Pat zucchini noodles very dry before cooking to prevent a watery dish. Leftover pesto can be stored in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
