Zucchini pesto: a quick, tasty no-cook recipe

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Very Easy
10 min
187 Kcal

An easy-to-make, tasty savory cream. Zucchini pesto can be used on bruschetta, to fill sandwiches, or as a pasta sauce: we used it to dress a delicious pasta salad. What makes this recipe special is that the zucchini is raw, so you won't even need to turn on the stove to make it at home. Try our pesto special, which will make all your dishes creamy and irresistible. It will undoubtedly become one of your favorite summer recipes.

Ingredients

4
Estimated cost: 5.63€ (1.41€/serving)

Materials

  • Bowl
  • Blender/Chopper

Preparation

  • Zucchini Pesto: A Quick, Tasty No-Cook Recipe - Preparation step 1Wash the zucchini, dry them, and trim the ends. Then grate them using the large holes of a grater.
  • Zucchini Pesto: A Quick, Tasty No-Cook Recipe - Preparation step 2Place the grated zucchini in a clean tea towel and squeeze out the water.
  • Zucchini Pesto: A Quick, Tasty No-Cook Recipe - Preparation step 3Transfer the zucchini into the chopper bowl and add the parmesan, pine nuts, olive oil, peeled garlic, basil leaves, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper.
  • Zucchini Pesto: A Quick, Tasty No-Cook Recipe - Preparation step 4Mix at maximum power until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
  • Zucchini Pesto: A Quick, Tasty No-Cook Recipe - Preparation step 5There you are, your zucchini pesto is ready!

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FAQ ❓

How should I store zucchini pesto?

Put it in an airtight container and add a little oil. It will keep in the refrigerator for 5 to 6 days.
Yes. Transfer it to a lidded container and freeze it for 3 to 4 months.
You can make zucchini pesto with other nuts instead of pine nuts. We recommend trying almonds, pistachios, or walnuts.
If you prefer a milder flavor, you can make the zucchini pesto without garlic.
It pairs well with salmon, shrimp, and sun-dried tomatoes.
We recommend using a short pasta shape, such as penne rigate, fusilli, mezze maniche, or rigatoni.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 187Kcal
  • Carbo: 1.7g
  • Total fat: 16.9g
  • Saturated fat: 3.1g
  • Proteins: 5.3g
  • Fibers: 2.6g
  • Sugar: 1.6g
  • ProPoints: 5
  • SmartPoints: 6
Nutritional information for 1 serving (118g)
Gluten free

Cookware

blender

Attributes

Suitable for freezing
Keep refrigerated
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Questions

What is he sodium, phosphorus and potassium content in this pesto recipe? i have chronic kidney disease stage 4 and need to know the nutritional content of everything I put in my MOUTH!!! where do i get a secure code?

This pesto has moderate potassium from zucchini and pine nuts, some phosphorus from pine nuts and parmesan, and sodium mainly from parmesan and added salt. For exact values, consult a renal dietitian. For secure codes, check your healthcare provider or kidney support groups.

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