ZUCCHINI WITH PESTO SAUCE

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If you are not fond of Basil substitute with spinach or parsley. Great side dish with buttered pasta

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Sauces

Time 41m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium zucchini, cut into small sticks (Julienned)
salt & pepper, to tate
1 tablespoon lite olive oil
2 cups basil leaves, tightly packed
5 cloves garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Salt the zuke in a colander and allow to drain for 20 minutes.
  • Saute the zuke for 2 minutes.
  • Pesto sauce: Put the basil,garlic and nuts in a food processor and pulverize the leaves.
  • Add Oil and blend together.
  • Stir in the cheese.
  • Refrigerate the sauce until ready for use.
  • Add the pesto sauce to the sauted zucchini.
  • Season with salt& pepper and toss well to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.6, Fat 46.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 214, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.8

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