Monday, May 25, 2026

Low-Carb Vegan Pesto Pasta


Arab Hookup Metairie

Indulge in the flavors of traditional pesto pasta without the guilt of carb-heavy noodles. This vegan rendition swaps out pasta for zucchini noodles, creating a light and refreshing dish thats perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 200g zucchini noodles
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a food processor, blend basil, cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth, forming the pesto sauce

In a pan over medium heat, saut zucchini noodles until just tender, about 3-5 minutes

Toss the zucchini noodles with the prepared pesto sauce until well coated

Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired


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