Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bacon
Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto and Bacon delivers tender spiralized zucchini tossed with basil pesto, crisp turkey bacon, and nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano for a fresh, garlicky, and satisfying low-carb dish. This American-style, keto-friendly recipe offers bright herbal notes and smoky crunch—great for weeknight dinners, meal prep bowls, or as a lighter pasta alternative. Choose it in your easyChef Pro App to get personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list that finds the lowest cost per serving. Select this recipe, organize ingredients, and follow step-by-step guides today!
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook15 hrs
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source, preheat the broiler, and arrange 8 slices of Turkey Bacon on a large baking tray in a single layer.
- 2
Broil 8 slices of Turkey Bacon until crispy for 9 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with absorbent paper to cool and firm up.
- 3
Crumble the cooled 8 slices of Turkey Bacon into small pieces and thoroughly mix it with 0.5 cups of Basil Pesto until evenly combined.
- 4
Create zucchini noodles with a spiralizer or julienne peeler from 3 large of Julienne Zucchini(s), snipping the strands midway so they do not become too long.
- 5
Heat 1 tbsp of Olive Oil in a saut pan over medium heat. Add 3 large of Julienne Zucchini(s) and 2 cloves of Minced Garlic Clove(s); cook, tossing, until just tender for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pestobacon mixture made with 0.5 cups of Basil Pesto and 8 slices of Turkey Bacon and cook 2 minutes more, tossing until evenly coated. Taste and adjust with 1 pinch of To Taste Sea Salt if needed.
- 6
Top with 2 tbsp of [ingredient:bcd46a78-e2af-4073-b73c-798d60e8b4a0] so it melts while warm, season with 1 pinch of [ingredient:6d9f84c6-eade-43e8-8d93-ce6e3e1c4474], and finish by topping with 1 cups of Arugula without mixing it in.
- Calories 547.96 kcal High
- Protein 21.08 g Good Source
- Carbs 14.89 g Moderate
- Total Fat 46.26 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.49 g High
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High
- Cholesterol 55.85 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1219.6 mg High
- Fiber 4.77 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.71 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 369.23 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate
- Potassium 799.25 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 103.85 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 18.1 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.