SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI WITH PESTO

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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

olive oil, or to taste
3 summer squash, cut into long, thin strips
3 zucchini, cut into long, thin strips
2 onions, cut into strips
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup toasted pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
2 heirloom tomatoes, finely chopped

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

Nick Molwelang
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This recipe is too expensive. I can't afford the ingredients.


Relebohile Mohlabane
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I'm allergic to zucchini. Can I substitute another vegetable?


Harri Mehar
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This recipe is too complicated. I don't have time to make it.


Arshad Zaman
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I'm not a fan of squash.


talash
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Faucaleb
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I love the combination of roasted squash and zucchini with pesto. It's a healthy and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Zain Hanjra
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I used store-bought pesto to save time, and it still turned out great.


Death Death
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind! The roasted squash was sweet and caramelized, and the pesto added a nice touch of savory flavor.


Rezaul Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The vegetables were cooked evenly and the pesto was flavorful. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Marven Bergonje
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The squash and zucchini were roasted to perfection and the pesto added a delicious, nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.