These are just the perfect answer to those carb cravings we all get when winter is coming. But this is packed with nutrients and a lot less carbohydrates but most importantly: no processed ingredients or wheat gluten.
Add the washed and dried basil and spinach to the food processor with the pine nuts, parmesan, and garlic.
Pulse and scrape down side until finely chopped.
With the food processor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream. This will help emulsify (blend) the pesto.
Add salt and pepper and pulse to incorporate.
Use for your zucchini noodles or any type of pasta or transfer to container to store in the fridge.
For the Noodles
Wash and dry zucchini.
Cut off ends and spiralize!
Notes
You can have the zucchini noodles raw with your homemade pesto sauce and some sliced cherry tomatoes for a wonderful salad. Or you can sauté the zucchini noodles with the pesto sauce for a warm noodle dinner!For a vegan alternative, omit the parmesan or use ground almond and nutritional yeast instead!