YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Cashew Pesto Zucchini Noodles
Enjoy a vibrant twist on traditional pesto with our Creamy Cashew Pesto Zucchini Noodles. This dish features spiralized zucchini dressed in a luscious, dairy-free cashew pesto enriched with nutritional yeast and a hint of lemon. Tossed with hearty chickpeas and crispy tofu, each bite is a bright, fresh, and satisfying explosion of texture and flavor.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium Zucchini
1 ounce equivalent cashews (about 30g)
2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
0.5 tbsp Olive Oil
0.5 cup Cooked Chickpeas
150g Firm Tofu
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1 clove Garlic
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
PREPARATION
Using a spiralizer, create noodles from the zucchini and set aside in a large bowl.
In a high-speed blender, combine cashews, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, olive oil, and a splash of water. Blend until a smooth, creamy pesto forms. Adjust the consistency with additional water if needed.
Gently toss the zucchini noodles with the cashew pesto until well coated.
Fold in the cooked chickpeas and diced firm tofu (which can be lightly pan-seared beforehand for extra texture if desired).
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately, garnishing with extra basil if desired.