Healthy Low Calorie Dinner Ideas: Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Looking for delicious low calorie dinner ideas? This zucchini noodles with pesto recipe is not only light and healthy but also incredibly satisfying and easy to make.

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create the pesto.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the spiralized zucchini noodles and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they are warm.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the prepared pesto. Toss until the zucchini noodles and tomatoes are well coated.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
6. Serve warm, garnished with additional grated Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.