Vegetable Pesto 'Pasta'
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4
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- 3 large zucchinis
- 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms - button, chestnut, swiss
- 2 tbls low-fat pesto (Basil or Sun-Dried Tomato)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese
- olive oil
Method
step 1
Using a vegetable peel, cut the zucchinis into fine strips. You can halve these strips lengthways if you prefer thinner 'pasta'.step 2
Heat the oil in a wok or fry pan, then cook garlic until fragrant.step 3
Add the mushrooms, then on a medium heat, cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the mushrooms are starting to soften and colour.step 4
Add the zucchini strips, and toss to combine. Cook for another minute.step 5
Add the pesto, stirring to ensure the zucchini and mushrooms are evenly covered. You can thin the mixture with a little water if you prefer.step 6
When the vegetables are heated through, add the spinach, folding them into the other vegetables until they start to wilt.step 7
Add the cheese and stir it through until melted.step 8
Season with pepper and serve.
