YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Vegan Pesto Zucchini Noodles
Enjoy a vibrant twist on classic pesto with silky zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy, plant-powered sauce. Fresh basil, a hint of lemon, and a blend of avocado, cashews, and nutritional yeast combine with chickpeas, edamame, and hemp seeds to offer a bright and satisfying meal that’s both indulgent and nutritious.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium Zucchinis (spiralized)
1/4 medium Avocado (quartered)
2 tbsp Raw Cashews
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1 clove Garlic
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1/3 cup Cooked Chickpeas
1/2 cup Shelled Edamame
2 tbsp Hemp Seeds
1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
PREPARATION
Spiralize the zucchinis to create noodles and set aside in a large bowl.
In a high-speed blender, combine the basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, raw cashews, avocado, nutritional yeast, a splash of water, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness by adding water a tablespoon at a time if needed.
Transfer the creamy pesto sauce to the bowl with zucchini noodles. Toss gently to coat all the noodles evenly.
Fold in the cooked chickpeas and edamame, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Sprinkle the hemp seeds over the dish and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, enjoying the refreshing, nutrient-packed flavors.