
Sphagetti with Zucchini Noodles with Spinach Pesto
Blood Sugar: 5Servings: 2Preparation Time: 30minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:Vitamin ACalciumMagnesium
Macronutrients per 100g
Energy
214kcal
Sugar
1g
Fat
18g
Fiber
2g
Sat fat
4g
Protein
5g
Carbs
10g
Sodium
404mg
Ingredients
- 100g / 3.53oz young Baby spinach
- 50g / 1.76oz Parmesan
- 50g / 1.76oz Cashews
- 1 clove small Garlic
- 100ml / 3.38fl oz Olive oil
- 200g / 7.05oz Zucchini
- 150g / 5.29oz Cherry tomatoes
- 150g / 5.29oz Spelt spaghetti
- to taste Salt
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Preparation
- For the pesto, wash and dry 100g / 3.53oz young Baby spinach, removing thick stems. Grate 50g / 1.76oz Parmesan. Roast 50g / 1.76oz Cashews in a pan without oil, then cool and chop. Chop 1 small Garlic clove finely.
- Blend all pesto ingredients in a food processor, gradually adding 100ml / 3.38fl oz Olive oil until desired consistency is reached. Season with Salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Clean and halve 200g / 7.05oz Zucchini. Using a spiralizer, cut into thin spaghetti, or slice thinly with a peeler.
- Wash and quarter 150g / 5.29oz Cherry tomatoes.
- Cook 150g / 5.29oz Spelt spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Heat 1 tbsp Olive oil in a pan, sauté Zucchini and Cherry tomatoes briefly.
- Drain Spelt spaghetti, add to the pan and toss.
- Mix the vegetable pasta with pesto and serve.
Micronutrients % of RDI
Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
47% of RDI
Vitamin C
7% of RDI
Omega 3
3% of RDI
Vitamin A
100% of RDI
Calcium
81% of RDI
Folate
33% of RDI
Good to know
You can substitute spinach with arugula. The remaining pesto can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week.
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