YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Cashew Pesto Zucchini Noodles
Enjoy a vibrant bowl of zucchini noodles tossed in a rich, creamy cashew pesto enhanced with protein-packed tofu and nutritional yeast. This dish highlights the fresh, peppery basil and a touch of lemon to create a velvety sauce that coats each spiralized zucchini strand, creating a satisfying meal that's both healthful and delicious.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium Zucchini
7 ounces Firm Tofu
1/4 cup Raw Cashews
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1 Garlic clove
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 cup Water
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set aside in a large bowl.
Drain the firm tofu and pat dry. Cut into cubes.
In a high-speed blender, combine cashews, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, olive oil, water, salt, and pepper. Blend until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Mix the tofu cubes into the zucchini noodles gently.
Drizzle the creamy pesto sauce over the zucchini and tofu, tossing to ensure even coating.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve immediately, enjoying the fresh and creamy flavors.