Pesto Zucchini Pasta (Whole 30 Approved) Recipe

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Pesto Zucchini Pasta (Whole 30 Approved) is a Italian main course recipe that takes about 35 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 9 ingredients across 3 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 189 kcal with roughly 5 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic and lacto ovo vegetarian.
Lay the spiralized zucchini out on a paper towel and generously sprinkle it with sea salt. Let it sit for 20 minutes; this helps draw out excess moisture, which prevents the 'pasta' from becoming watery. While the zucchini rests, you can make the pesto.
In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Puree for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth. Once the zucchini has rested, use another paper towel to pat the zoodles thoroughly dry.
In a medium saucepan, warm the 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium heat.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 189kcal | 9% |
| Fat | 16g | 23% |
| Carbohydrate | 11g | 4% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Tree nuts | Contains |
| Gluten | Free from |
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| 7g |
| 8% |
| Fibre | 4g | 13% |
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| Protein | 5g | 10% |
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| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Sulphites | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.