Courgette Noodles with Pesto

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Courgette Noodles with Pesto

185kcal
7gprotein
10 minprep
5 mincook
2servings
Easy

Spiralised courgette noodles tossed with homemade basil pesto and cherry tomatoes. Low-carb, gluten-free, and ready in 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium courgettes, spiralised
  • 4 tbsp fresh basil pesto
  • 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 30g pine nuts, toasted
  • 30g parmesan, shaved
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a pan. Add courgette noodles and cook 2–3 minutes until just tender.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat. Toss with pesto.

  3. 3

    Add cherry tomatoes and season.

  4. 4

    Serve topped with pine nuts and parmesan.

Tip: Courgette noodles contain around 95% fewer carbohydrates than pasta, making them ideal for low-carb and keto diets.