Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Tender zucchini noodles are tossed with fragrant pesto, creamy white Cheddar, and hearty garbanzo beans for a fresh, satisfying grain-free meal. Olive oil, salt, and black pepper round out the flavors, making these zoodles a quick choice for a light lunch or easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zucchini Noodles with Pesto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir zucchini in hot oil until tender and the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir garbanzo beans and pesto into zucchini; lower the heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until the garbanzo beans are warm and the zucchini is evenly coated, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Transfer zucchini mixture to serving bowls and top with white Cheddar cheese.
- Calories 259.99 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 10.33 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 23.7 g 9%
- Total Fat 15.56 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 3.24 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.99 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 226.01 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 7.61 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 7.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 195.22 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 936.64 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 91.14 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 22.89 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Zucchini Noodles with Pesto is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Garbanzo Beans, Olive Oil, and Pesto. Each serving provides about 259.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zucchini Noodles with Pesto made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Garbanzo Beans, Olive Oil, Pesto, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Zucchini Noodles with Pesto?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 259.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zucchini Noodles with Pesto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Zucchini Noodles with Pesto healthy?
- Zucchini Noodles with Pesto has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 259.99 calories and 10.33 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 226.01 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.24 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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