Zoodles with Vegan Pesto (GF, DF, Vegan)
Prep Time
5 mins
Prep Notes
You will need:
- a spiralizer;
- a chopper or food processor;
Cooking Time
10 mins
Ingredients
- Pesto:
- 2cups of basil
- 1/2cup of walnuts
- 2cloves of garlic
- 1/2cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 3tbsps lemon juice
- 3tbsp nutritional yeast
- Pinchof pepper and salt
- Optional: add 3-4 brazil nuts for an extraboost in zinc, magnesium, selenium and B vitamins
Directions
- Spiralize zucchini and set aside.
- Place basil, walnuts (and brazil nuts), garlic, lemon juice, oil and nutritional yeast to food processor (or chopper) and blend until creamy.
- Tip: Add more oil or lemon juice if needed to make the consistency more creamy.
- Add pesto, zoodles and chickpeas into a bowl and toss until well combined.
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