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Zucchini Fettuccine with Cilantro Pesto (paleo + dairy free)

0 · Sep 8, 2020 · Stephanie · 7 Comments

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I often cook dinner on Friday night for my local extended family, and recently I made these pesto zucchini fettuccine, as something healthy to go with the yummy sangria. And then something funny happened – we couldn’t stop eating it! I guess that means this one’s a winner, despite being ‘fake’ pasta. To make everyone happy, I quickly made more, which was super convenient since the recipe is totally easy and ready in no time.

Zucchini Fettuccine with Cilantro Pesto - HelloVeggie.co

Zucchini Fettuccine with Cilantro Pesto

I never know what do with zucchini in the summer. Grill it? Bake it into muffins? Use them in a salad? Sure, zucchini fries are always a hit, but sometimes you just want something light and comforting at the same time – not really a salad, not really a plate of pasta, but a little bit of both. And now I think I have the perfect zucchini dish. It feels like you’re having pasta, only with less calories and far more nutrients.

Zucchini, and especially the peel, is actually packed with anti-oxidants, which benefit eyesight [source] as well as the skin and general health. They also combine beneficial vitamins (A, B, and C) with folate, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium.

Now I combined the “pasta” with cilantro pesto because I love the taste and how it’s usually cheaper than basil. However, what started as a way to use up what I already had at hand, turned out to be an inspired choice, both for the flavor and the additional health benefits. Cilantro is also anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants [source], making the zucchini fettuccine a well rounded meal.

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Your New Go-To Meatless Monday Dinner: Quick Chickpea Stir Fry

Since I didn’t use any cheese to make the pesto, the recipe is also dairy-free, a bonus if your body is having trouble processing lactose. Scroll down for the full recipe!

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Zucchini Fettuccine with Cilantro Pesto - HelloVeggie.co

Zucchini Fettuccine with Cilantro Pesto

A vegan, paleo, GF recipe that's light and healthy and ready in minutes.
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 zucchini
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1/2 cup walnuts I pretty much use whatever nuts I have on hand.
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the vegetables and herbs.
  • Make the pesto by blending together cilantro, walnuts, garlic and olive oil in a food processor. 
  • Use a vegetable peeler to make long strips of zucchini. Keep peeling until you reach the center part with seeds. Steam the zucchini for about 5 minutes then toss with the pesto until combined.
  • Serve warm.
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  1. Beth says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Can’t wait to make this! Thank you for sharing.

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  2. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:33 am

    Simple and delicious!

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  3. Susanna says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I can attest this was a tasty dish 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    I love using zucchini in place of pasta. And this is so easy! Perfect for summer. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Cassie says

    July 24, 2013 at 8:16 am

    Absolutely making this! Love the idea of using cilantro… No one will miss the cheese.

    Reply
  6. JulieD says

    July 25, 2013 at 11:18 am

    I love ribbons of zucchini and I have never made cilantro pesto before, this looks so good and refreshing!

    Reply
  7. Anne @ Domesblissity says

    July 26, 2013 at 9:18 am

    That looks and sounds delicious Stephanie.

    xx

    Reply

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