Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta with Fresh Pesto
Transform your mealtime into a nourishing, flavor-packed experience with this vibrant Raw Angel Hair Zucchini Pasta with Fresh Pesto. Perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner, this no-cook recipe features delicate zucchini noodles that mimic the texture of traditional angel hair pasta, topped with a creamy homemade basil pesto bursting with fresh, herbaceous flavor. The pesto combines nutrient-rich ingredients like fresh basil, pine nuts, and nutritional yeast, perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic, zesty lemon juice, and silky olive oil. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, vegan dish is as quick as it is satisfying. Garnish with juicy cherry tomatoes for a pop of color and added sweetness, and enjoy a guilt-free meal that’s brimming with freshness and wholesome goodness. Ideal for raw food enthusiasts or anyone looking for an easy, healthy recipe for busy days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cups Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.33 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and pat them dry.
Using a spiralizer, create thin, angel hair-style noodles from the zucchinis. Place the noodles in a large bowl and set aside.
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the mixture a few times to chop everything roughly.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto becomes smooth and well-blended. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Toss the zucchini noodles with the pesto until they are evenly coated.
Transfer the raw zucchini pasta to serving plates. Garnish with cherry tomatoes if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.8 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8649 mg | 376% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2478 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
