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Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto

  • Writer: Dr. Jessica Bacon
    Dr. Jessica Bacon
  • Nov 12
  • 2 min read

A vibrant kitchen scene featuring a bowl of spiralized zucchini noodles topped with fresh basil pesto. Around the bowl sit key ingredients — bright basil leaves, pine nuts, Himalayan sea salt, lemon halves, and a spiralizer with zucchini in progress. The photo’s natural light and soft green tones highlight the freshness and energy of whole-food, plant-based cooking. Perfect for healthy recipe blogs about zucchini pesto bowls or clean eating.

 

A bright, fresh, feel-good pasta swap that keeps things simple, whole, and delicious.


 

Need a Break From Pasta?

Want something lighter?

Want to sneak in more veggies without feeling like you’re “trying”?

Meet your new best friend: zucchini noodles.

They give you all the twirl, comfort, and “this feels good to eat,” but with extra nutrients and zero heaviness.

 

Zoodles bring:

• real fiber

• hydration

• vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium

• easy-to-digest energy

 

Why This Recipe Hits the Spot

This basil pesto is fresh, bright, whole-food, and fast.  There’s something about fresh basil and garlic that just wakes everything up.  They don’t just add flavor, they add life.  Every twirl and bit of noodles tastes like sunshine and happiness.

 

Ingredients (4 Servings, 1 ½ cups per Serving + 2-3 Tablespoons Pesto)

♥ 4 medium zucchini, spiralized

♥ 2 packed cups basil

♥ 2–3 garlic cloves

♥ 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts

♥ 1/4 cup olive oil

♥ 2 tbsp lemon juice

♥ 1/2 tsp sea salt or Himalayan

♥ Optional: nutritional yeast or Parmesan

♥ Optional: tomatoes or protein add-in

 

Instructions

1. Spiralize zucchini and pat dry.

2. Blend basil, garlic, nuts, lemon, salt.

3. Stream in olive oil until silky.

4. Toss noodles with pesto.

5. Serve with toppings.

 

Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: ~240  Protein: ~4 g  Carbs: ~9 g  Fat: ~20 g

Saturated Fat: ~ 2 g  Monounsaturated Fat: ~ 14 g Polyunsaturated Fat: ~ 4

 

 

Set the Vibe

Light, clean, refreshing. Enjoy slowly and let the flavors wake up your senses.  There’s a quiet luxury in fresh herbs and olive oil, simple ingredients doing extraordinary things.  Let this meal remind you that wellness is simple and powerful.


 

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