Carrot Zucchini Ribbons with Pesto
Transform your next meal into a vibrant, nutrient-packed masterpiece with this Carrot Zucchini Ribbons with Pesto recipe! Delicately shaved ribbons of fresh carrots and zucchini form a light and colorful base, perfect for soaking up the rich, herbaceous flavors of a homemade basil pesto made with Parmesan, pine nuts, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. This no-cook dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a refreshing appetizer, a healthy lunch, or an elegant side dish. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, each bite delivers a satisfying medley of textures and flavors, topped off with optional garnishes like extra Parmesan and crunchy pine nuts. Perfect for those seeking quick, vegetarian-friendly, and flavor-forward recipes, this dish will surely become a go-to favorite.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium Carrots
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and peel the carrots. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, shave the carrots into thin ribbons.
Step 2
Wash the zucchini and, using the same method, shave it into ribbons. Avoid using the core with seeds for best texture.
Step 3
To make the pesto, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic cloves in a food processor.
Step 4
Pulse the ingredients several times until roughly chopped.
Step 5
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and creamy.
Step 6
Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the pesto and pulse to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 7
In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot and zucchini ribbons.
Step 8
Add a few tablespoons of pesto to the ribbons and gently toss to coat. Add more pesto, if desired, until all ribbons are lightly dressed.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a chilled or room-temperature dish. Optionally, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkling of pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (850.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1690.7 |
| Total Fat 154.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 27.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 44.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5372.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 38.0g | |
| Protein 27.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 647.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1851.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories