YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Vegan Pesto Zucchini Noodles
Enjoy a vibrant, plant-powered dish that features spiralized zucchini coated in a creamy avocado basil pesto, accented with hearty chickpeas and cubes of protein-rich tofu. This dish shines with fresh basil, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of hemp seeds and pine nuts for a delightful crunch, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium Zucchini
1/2 cup Chickpeas
175g Extra-Firm Tofu
1/4 medium Avocado
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 tbsp Pine Nuts
1 tbsp Hemp Seeds
1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Start by draining and pressing the tofu, then cut it into small cubes.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the tofu cubes and sauté lightly until golden on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Using a spiralizer, create noodles from the zucchini. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to make thin ribbons.
In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, 1/4 medium avocado, garlic, nutritional yeast, pine nuts, hemp seeds, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the zucchini noodles with the creamy basil-avocado pesto until well coated.
Gently fold in the chickpeas and sautéed tofu cubes.
Plate the dish and sprinkle a tiny pinch of extra hemp seeds or pine nuts on top if desired. Serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant meal.