Pesto Zucchini with Panned Tomatoes and Grated Cheese

Pesto Zucchini with Panned Tomatoes and Grated Cheese

Blood Sugar: 1Servings: 2Preparation Time: 10minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:Vitamin ACalciumFolate

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy
72kcal
Sugar
2g
Fat
6g
Fiber
1g
Sat fat
3g
Protein
3g
Carbs
3g
Sodium
65mg

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 250g / 8.82oz halved Cherry tomatoes
  • 4 sliced thinly into noodles Courgettes
  • 6 tbsp Basil pesto
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 handfuls Grated Cheddar or mozzarella

Preparation

  1. Melt 2 tbsp Butter in a pan and fry 250g / 8.82oz halved Cherry tomatoes for a few minutes until soft.
  2. Add 4 thinly sliced Courgettes to the pan and fry until soft.
  3. Take the pan off the heat and stir in 6 tbsp Basil pesto. Add 1 tbsp Olive oil if needed.
  4. Stir through 3 tbsp Crème fraîche for a creamy dish (optional).
  5. Stir through a handful of Grated Cheddar or mozzarella and spoon the courgetti into bowls.
  6. Top with the remaining grated cheese and serve.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
20% of RDI
Vitamin C
12% of RDI
Omega 3
4% of RDI
Vitamin A
10% of RDI
Calcium
81% of RDI
Folate
27% of RDI

Good to know

If your kids aren’t into basil pesto, try a gentler tomato pesto instead.
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