Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Kale Pesto Zoodle Bowl. This dish uses spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a fresh kale and basil pesto. It’s a light yet satisfying meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Author:Clara Alena
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:No-Cook
Cuisine:Italian-inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium zucchini
1 cup fresh kale, packed
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Spiralize the zucchini into noodles.
In a food processor, combine kale, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic.
Pulse until coarsely chopped.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth.
Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the zucchini noodles to a large bowl.
Pour the kale pesto over the zucchini noodles.
Toss gently to coat the noodles evenly with the pesto.
Serve immediately.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the pesto for extra brightness.
You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.