Zucchini noodles sauteed with onion, garlic, pine nuts, and fresh basil for a light fresh lunch.
This is such a perfect summer lunch. Not only is it light and fresh, but it is also good for you. Sadly, I did not even try to get my kids to eat this, not only did I not think they would, but I also did not want to share. At all. It is fast and easy. It is like a pesto pasta without the work of making a pesto. But you still get all that yummy pesto flavor. Yummy!
Pine Nut and Basil Zoodles
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini cut into noodles with a Spiralizer
- 1/4 white onion chopped small
- 1 tbs minced garlic
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- In a medium sized saute pan, heat the olive oil, and add in pine nuts, minced garlic, and onion.
- Sautee for 1-2 minutes until onions starts to get translucent.
- Add in zucchini noodles made with a julienne slicer or using a Spiralizer
- Saute for 2-3 minutes until zucchini starts to get tender
- Add fresh basil, and saute for another minute or two.
- Season with garlic salt, and stir well
- Serve hot, garnish with more fresh basil if desired.
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although I think that is a shame because it is my favorite kitchen tool in the summer. But you can still make this yummy meal. You can use a julienne slicer or peeler to get noodles or ribbons from your zucchini. You can use a mandolin slicer to get ribbons. You can chop matchsticks by hand. There are a lot of ways to achieve the same idea. Or just chop it into thin slices. It won’t be noodles, but it will still taste great.
I loved the sweetness of the pinenuts, the added flavor gained by salting (with garlic salt), and the fact that both the basil and zucchini came out of my garden! Yay. And did you notice it comes together in under 15 minutes? How perfect is that for a quick lunch?
Enjoy!
Michelle F. says
That looks so good and healthy. I love using zucchini instead of pasta.
Kim @ 2justByou says
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a pinenut before, but this dish looks so yummy! I can definitely see how you wouldn’t want to share it. =0)
Touristmeetstraveler says
This looks absolutely delicious, even better it also looks like it would be a healthy meal.
Gabby says
I think my boyfriend would really like this, I’ll save it for later!
Paula Parker says
I love this idea. I must get me a spiraler. Pine nuts are so healthy and yummy. This is a must make.
lisa galuna (@LisaGaluna) says
This Looks Amazingly Delicious!!
maria @ close to home says
These look yummy and great for those trying to lower their carb intakes.
jonathanmcmullen says
I really like the idea of turning zucchini or cucumber into strings. It makes it so much easier to eat in a salad!
Jenna Parsons says
I LOVE the zoodles! I was just thinking about how incredible pine nuts are with basil! I have got to try this!
Rachael says
You won’t regret it. So good.
Liz Mays says
Mmmm, what a wonderful recipe for summertime. I love pine nuts, but I’d have to switch them out. The boyfriend has a freakish allergy to them.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
I haven’t really tried this yet but I kind of want to give it a go one of these days,.
Nicole @Nicole's Lifestyle Lounge says
You have all the healthy meal ideas. Love this one.
Rosey says
I just made a mandarin orange and toasted pine nut salad last night. Those little buggers are delicious.
Rachael says
That sounds fantastic. Care to share your recipe?
Ann B (@AnnBac9) says
I was wondering what zoozles were. That recipe sounds fantastic as I love pine nuts and zucchini.
Rachael says
Thank you. Happy to enlighten!
paulabuenosaires says
I don´t think I´ve seen a spiralizer locally. Maybe it could be found in some specialty cookware shops with imported goods.
It must be very satisfying indeed to be able to cook from your own home produce!
Rachael says
I just ordered it online, but they are becoming more and more popular so chances are you will see one soon pop up in stores.
aryia74 says
Wow this looks amazing. It looks like pasta even though it is not. I need to try it as I love Zucchini. Thanks for sharing.
Rachael says
I love zucchini too, and it is so fun to make it into noodles!
Margarita Ibbott (@DownshiftingPRO) says
OK… you had me at spiralizer… that is way too cool. I mean the recipe is good but that gadget has got to find its way to my kitchen…
Rachael says
My favorite thing I have ever bought for the kitchen. I use it constantly. Yesterday my kids wanted ramen for lunch (yuck), so I spiralized a bunch of zucchini and threw them in with the Ramen, the kids did not even notice and gobbled it up. Mom-win!
Fashion Travels (@tauyanm) says
i was lost in pine nuts I have to google it. love zucchini so i ll make sure i will try this too in the future
Katherine Rose Coronel- Rivera says
Wow! I want to try this recipe. Looks like a great snack or appetizer. The only thing I worry is that Zucchini is not readily available in my place.
Angele @shoeboxbegone says
I’ve never seen a spiralizer and now I. Must. Get. One 🙂 Great recipe!