Creamy Pesto and Roasted Red Pepper Zucchini Noodles: A Unique and Zesty Dish

This 15-minute recipe combines creamy pesto sauce, roasted red peppers, and zucchini noodles for a quick and flavorful low-carb meal.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 1/3 cup light cream, half and half, or unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons basil pesto
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add zucchini noodles and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, cream/half and half or almond milk, pesto, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook for an additional minute, or until heated through.
5. Serve immediately.