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SIBO Zucchini Noodles With Pesto Everyone Will Ask You To Make Again

SIBO Zucchini Noodles With Pesto Everyone Will Ask You To Make Again

Light and flavorful SIBO-friendly zucchini noodles tossed in a fresh basil pesto that's easy on digestion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized into noodles
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated, lactose-free if needed
  • 2 cloves garlic-infused olive oil or 2 tablespoons
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh

Method
 

  1. Use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles from the zucchini. Pat the noodles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and a few fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSodium: 320mgFiber: 3g

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.

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