YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Fresh Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Vegan Pesto
Enjoy a vibrant, nutrient-packed plate of fresh zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy, herb-forward vegan pesto. This dish melds the bright zing of lemon and garlic with the richness of nutritional yeast and pine nuts, all elevated by added protein from tofu and chickpeas for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium Zucchini (approx 392g total)
1/2 cup cooked Chickpeas (approx 82g)
150g Extra Firm Tofu
2 cups Fresh Basil (loosely packed)
2 tbsp Pine Nuts
2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Using a spiralizer, turn the zucchini into noodles and set aside in a large bowl.
In a food processor, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed for a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Lightly pan-sear the extra firm tofu that has been cubed for a few minutes on each side until golden. In the same pan, toss in the chickpeas for a brief warm-up, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
Add the tofu and chickpeas to the zucchini noodles. Drizzle the vegan pesto over the mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
Serve immediately, enjoying the fresh flavors and vibrant textures of your creamy vegan pesto zucchini noodles.