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.
How to Prepare
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.
Good to Know
If your kids aren’t into basil pesto, try a gentler tomato pesto instead.
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