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Spinach, Basil, Pumpkin Seed Pesto with Raw Zucchini Noodles

Our twist on the classic Italian pesto using protein rich pumpkin seeds and "cheesy" nutritional yeast. A healthy nutritious and high fiber meal that can be enjoyed cold or hot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1.5 cup Spinach tightly packed
  • 1.5 cup Basil tightly packed
  • ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh is best
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • 2-3 large Zucchinis (about 750 grams) spiralized or cut into ribbons

Equipment

  • 1 food processor

Method
 

  1. Wash 2-3 large Zucchinis and use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles, or use a peeler to cut into ribbons.
  2. In a food processor add 1.5 cup Spinach, 1.5 cup Basil, ⅓ cup Pumpkin Seeds, ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast, 3 cloves Garlic, ¼ cup Olive Oil, ¼ tsp Salt, and ¼ tsp Black Pepper. Process for 30 - 60 seconds until roughly chopped and fully combined.
  3. In a large bowl add the zucchini noodles and pesto sauce. Toss until fully coated.
  4. Enjoy cold or hot. For a more elevated flavor, top with some vegan parm and sun-dried tomatoes.

Notes

Use fresh garlic that you peel. Jar and powdered garlic don't give pesto the kick it needs.