SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI WITH PESTO
Replace pasta with thin strips of squash and zucchini and top with pesto. Add some basil-garlic sausages or chicken to make it a complete meal!
Provided by Emily
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add squash, zucchini, and onions; saute until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine pine nuts, salt, and pepper in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Continue to process until finely ground. Slowly add in olive oil until pesto reaches the desired consistency.
- Serve pesto over the warm vegetables. Top with tomatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 217.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
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Jocelyn Cortez
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too simple for my taste. I would have liked it more if it had more ingredients or a more complex flavor profile.
Monarch MA
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The squash and zucchini were perfectly cooked and the pesto was flavorful without being overpowering.
Vigilance Sisya
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up summer squash and zucchini. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.
zia ulhaq
[email protected]I roasted the squash and zucchini instead of grilling them and it worked out just as well. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pesto.
Mmeso Edeh
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great! I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Brydon Young
[email protected]This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less olive oil.
MD Hosenur
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The squash and zucchini were a bit bland and the pesto didn't have much flavor.
Raj Kevans
[email protected]The zucchini and squash were perfectly cooked and the pesto was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Sajid Rajput
[email protected]I was looking for a healthy and easy side dish for my grilled chicken. This fit the bill perfectly!
Julius Kim
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
atif Prado
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and the pesto was the perfect finishing touch.
Laurie akchick
[email protected]Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! So simple, but the flavors were amazing.