Pistachio Pesto Zoodles are a fast, delicious and super good for you!
Hi friends!
I've been experimenting with different ways to make zoodles ever since I got my fancy new Spiralizer
After some testing I found something super unique and yummy... my Pistachio Pesto Zoodles.
The recipe is so simple it's ridiculous! It can be served cooked or as a raw dish. You can also easily omit the cheese and make it vegan.
Start with two large zucchini. Use this Spiralizer
Two zoodles tricks I've picked up are to dry off the noodles a bit and to pull out any seed-y noodles that come from the middle.
The pistachio pesto is make in my small chopper
I use fresh basil, parsley and pistachios.
They are cheaper than pinenuts and give such great flavor. I've had great luck finding larger bags of them at Trader Joes for less.
At this point, you can saute the noodles in a pan for 2 minutes and then add the pesto. Serve hot!
Or you can stir everything together raw and it is just as yummy. It all comes down to personal preference.
Either way this is one delicious dish that I know you will love.
Pistachio Pesto Zoodles
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- ¼ cup packed parsley leaves
- ¼ cup pistachio pieces
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 cloves
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 2 zucchini, spiralized
- ½ cup shaved parmesan
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Optional Garnish: pistachios and parmesan
Instructions
- Put the basil, parsley, pistachio, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small food processor or blender. Blend until creamy.
- Sautee the noodles in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes or serve raw.
- Mix with pistachio pesto, tomatoes and parmesan.
- Garnish with additional cheese and nuts.
Nutrition
Want more zoodles? Try my Tomato Parmesan Zoodles.
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Your turn!
Raw or cooked?
Have you made zoodles yet?
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured at Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a wonderful day and enjoy your new Red Plate!
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JulieWunder says
Yay! Thank you so much Miz Helen!
Karly says
Delicious ans so pretty! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!"
JulieWunder says
Thanks Karly!
ADRIAN J FOX says
JULIE CAN YOU GIVE ME THE NUTRITION FACTS AS FAR A CALORIES,CARBS,PROTEIN,TOTAL FAT ETC.... THANKS A.J.
Erin@BeetsPerMinute says
I'm excited to make this, though I doubt mine will look as pretty. My hubby just bought us a nice new food processor and I was just thinking about all the pesto I could make for zoodles. Believe it or not, I never had a pistachio until about 9 months ago! Yum!
JulieWunder says
Oh wow! They are a staple in my house. Love them! I hope you get good use out of the food processor!
Jessie says
This looks delicious! I mentioned to Joshua the other day that we needed to invest in a nice spiralizer. That was before I remembered how expensive zucchini's are in this part of the world. Boo!!
JulieWunder says
Oh no! That makes me sad!!!! I wish I could send you some 🙁
Farrah says
Ahh, these look awesome! 😀 I love pesto! :]
JulieWunder says
Thanks Farrah! Me too!
Andrea says
Looks awesome! I heart anything with a lot of herbs. I would cook just to bring out the flavors a bit. No spiralizer here yet.
JulieWunder says
That's a great way to do it! You'd love one! I got mine for super cheap on amazon.
Jess @hellotofit says
I like my zoodles raw - when they're cooked, they get a little too soft for me 🙂 looks like a delicious summer dish, Julie!
JulieWunder says
I like them both ways! So yummy!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
This looks so yummy! I may have to make this and top it with some grilled salmon or chicken 🙂
JulieWunder says
Oh yes! Either would be amazing!
Jamie says
I love zoodles. Totally obsessed. I like making an asparagus lemon sauce for them... beyond delicious. I eat the entire bowl every single time : )
JulieWunder says
Oh!!!!! That sounds amazing!
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
I'm such a pesto fiend. We eat it all summer long! Can't wait to try the pistachio addition!
JulieWunder says
Me too! So yummy! My basil plants can't keep up!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
New life goal: get a spiralizer.
JulieWunder says
Totally. You'd love it.
Annmarie says
Yay for zoodles!!! Now that the zucchini is going to be in season I will be making more zoodles for sure- love the addition to pistachios in your recipe, looks delish!
JulieWunder says
Super cheap meal right now too with all the fresh zucchini!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
I am all about my spiralizer this week too! YUm thanks for linking up with us today!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Deborah! So yummy!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
OH!! Genius! I love pesto, but i typically use Walnuts or almonds because the pine nuts are so darn expensive. I have a bag of pistachios AND a zucchini at the house right now! Looks like I know what I'm having for lunch!
JulieWunder says
Pine nuts are crazy expensive. Every time I go to buy them I end up buying something else too.
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I really need to get a spiralizer! These zoodles look so good!
JulieWunder says
You do! I know you'd make some great things with it!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
All about the spiralizer (though I've been gone so much I've barely used it) and making your own pesto is totally the way to go!
JulieWunder says
It's such a yummy tool! It always gives me a reason to buy zucchini!
Blane Sherer says
You often have nice healthy recipes.
I like your innovations with them as well.
JulieWunder says
Thank you!
Renee @ Bendiful Blog says
Julie this looks good! I have a spiralizer but I haven't really used it much this summer. I love pesto, I've never thought to use pistachios. Great recipe.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Renee! I was trying to do something different. My spiralizer is my fav!