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Fresh Pesto Zoodles Recipe Easy 5-Minute Meal with Cherry Tomatoes and Creamy Burrata

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A quick and easy fresh pesto zoodles recipe featuring spiralized zucchini noodles tossed with homemade basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and creamy burrata. Perfect for a light, refreshing meal ready in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium-sized zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (or walnuts as substitute)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces creamy burrata
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and trim the zucchinis. Using a spiralizer, create long, thin noodles. Place them in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  2. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a food processor, combine basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Pulse a few times to chop. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until mixture is smooth but still has some texture. Taste and adjust salt or lemon zest as needed.
  4. Pat the zoodles dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. In a large bowl, combine zoodles, halved cherry tomatoes, and pesto. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Divide the pesto zoodles among plates. Tear the burrata into chunks and place on top. Finish with a crack of black pepper and an optional drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Salting and resting the zucchini noodles draws out water to prevent sogginess. Toast pine nuts gently to avoid burning. Assemble just before serving to keep zoodles crisp. Burrata should be added fresh and not stored after serving. For warm zoodles, sauté briefly in olive oil for 1-2 minutes.

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Keywords: pesto, zoodles, zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, burrata, quick meal, easy recipe, summer dish, vegetarian, gluten-free

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