Pesto Zoodles

Pesto Zoodles

Ingredients:

1. 2 large zucchini

2. 1/2 cup heirloom tomatoes

3. fresh basil for garnish

4. sea salt

5. 1 tbsp. roasted garlic walnut pesto To make the pesto:
   

1. 1/4 cup organic raw walnuts

2. 1 head roasted garlic

3. 1 large bunch fresh basil about 2 cups, stems removed

4. 1 tablespoon lemon juice

5. 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil

6. sea salt to taste

DIRECTIONS FOR THE PESTO:

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Toast walnuts in 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool to room temperature.

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Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into food processor and add toasted walnuts and a good pinch of sea salt. Pulse until mixture resembles large crumbs.

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Add basil and lemon juice. With processor running, stream in olive oil. Scrape down sides and process until combined. Add additional sea salt to taste.

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Directions FOR THE ZOODLES: 

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Spiralize or julienne the zucchini to make zucchini noodles. Lightly salt and drain zucchini in a colander for 20 minutes to remove excess liquid.

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Toss zucchini noodles and tomatoes with pesto until well combined. Garnish with fresh basil.