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Home » Main Dishes » Zoodles with Pesto (Dairy Free, Nut Free).

Zoodles with Pesto (Dairy Free, Nut Free).

Jun 25, 2018 · Modified: May 1, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 1 Comment

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These zoodles with pesto make a perfect light and summery meal that’s dairy free and grain free! Perfect on its own or with grilled chicken or shrimp. 

zoodles with dairy free pesto in a white bowl

Well, summer is nearly here! Have you been tending your garden? Heading to the Farmer’s markets on the weekend?

We’ve been enjoying lighter meals during the warmer weather, and this weekend I made these zoodles with pesto and knew I wanted to share them with you right away.

Light, delicious, and full of flavor from lemon, basil, and garlic, these zoodles with pesto are just right for hot summer days.

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zoodles with pesto

Special Equipment

You can make zoodles using a spiralizer – it’s very easy to do! If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to make long strips of zucchini.

I do think that using a spiralizer results in more uniform zucchini noodles, so if you can get one, it’s a good tool to have.

zucchini noodles in spiralizer

Cooking

Zoodles cook very quickly in a pan with a little olive oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until they are bright green and tender – just a few minutes.

Please be careful – don’t overcook them or they will be mushy.

Pasta Substitute

Zoodles are a good substitute for pasta for those on a grain free or gluten free diet. Zucchini is low in carbohydrates, containing just 3 grams net carbs per cup of sliced zucchini. They’re also just a great way to get more vegetables into your diet.

I really like the way zoodles absorb sauce. I actually like these noodles with pesto better than traditional pasta with pesto.

pesto ingredients in blender

Toppings

  • marinara sauce
  • homemade ragu sauce
  • lemon juice, fresh garlic, and olive oil
  • chicken meatballs

Allergy Friendly Pesto

You can make delicious pesto without any dairy, nuts, or other allergens. Lemon juice, garlic, and pumpkin seeds are delicious ingredients to include in pesto. We like this nut free, dairy free pesto more than the traditional recipe. 

If pumpkin seeds don’t work for you, try sunflower seeds, or you can even leave the seeds out. It will still be delicious.

More Spiralizer Recipes

  • Garlic Zoodles with Fried Chickpeas
  • Southwest Sweet Potato Noodles
  • Simple Zucchini Noodle Salad

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Recipe

easy zoodles with pesto
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Zoodles with Pesto (Dairy Free, Nut Free).

Enjoy zoodles with pesto for a light and delicious summer meal! This is the perfect recipe to eat in the hot weather. 

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, Grain Free, vegan.
Keyword how to make zucchini noodles, spiralizer recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 359 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the Zoodles:

  • 6 small zucchini squash
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

For the Pesto:

  • â…“ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups fresh basil
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Make the zoodles using a spiralizer following the directions included with your particular spiralizer. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can make zoodles using a vegetable peeler. 

  2. Place the zoodles in a pan with the tablespoon of olive oil and cook over medium heat until they are bright green and tender – about 5-6 minutes. 

  3. Place the ingredients for the pesto into a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until smooth. 

  4. Taste the pesto and add more salt or lemon juice if necessary. 

  5. Divide the zoodles into four bowls and top with pesto. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You can use any kind of vegetable noodle that you like! Sweet potato noodles, other varieties of squash, etc. 

Store leftover pesto or zoodles in the refrigerator, but the zoodles are best eaten right away. 

The pesto could be frozen if you wish. 

Zoodles cannot be frozen. 

Nutrition Facts
Zoodles with Pesto (Dairy Free, Nut Free).
Amount per Serving
Calories
359
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Sodium
 
316
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
884
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
1540
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
 
60.9
mg
74
%
Calcium
 
83
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2.3
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Darryl

    June 29, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    This is another one that is so good I eat every single thing and can’t wait to make more the next day.

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