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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 47
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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 27%
- Protein 21.08 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 14.89 g 5%
- Total Fat 46.26 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 9.49 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High --
- Cholesterol 55.85 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 1219.6 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 4.77 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 5.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 344.8 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 799.25 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 102.87 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 16.62 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
About This Recipe
Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bacon is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Arugula, Basil Pesto, Black Pepper, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 547.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Arugula, Basil Pesto, Black Pepper, Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bacon?
- About 25 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 15 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 547.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bacon healthy?
- Basil Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 547.96 calories and 21.08 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1219.6 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.49 g (47% of the Daily Value). 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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