Zucchini with Peas Pesto is a flavourful quick toddler lunch or dinner idea.
Foodie Mamas are back. And today’s chosen ingredient is Zucchini. For people who are here for the first time, here’s a little information about Foodie Mamas. EasyBabyMeals has teamed up with four other wonderful Food Bloggers.
We choose an ingredient and come up with our recipes with one featured element. So what you all get is a total of five delicious recipes for just one highlighted element. These recipes get published on last Wednesday of every month.
I have come with Zucchini pasta for this round-up. Lately, my daughter has noodles. Anything spiral becomes a big hit with her. So, I bought this spiral vegetable cutter. Now vegetables that go into a spiral cutter have become her favorites.
You can also use mandoline or julienne peeler. In the following recipe, I have used peas along with basil and made pesto. I have added this pesto to zucchini noodles. The flavor and aroma of basil make zucchini noodles more delicious.
Zucchini along with other green vegetables are a good source of vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for growth- development and proper function of the immune system. Zucchini is also a source of vitamin C.
It is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant. Zucchini is a good source of minerals like potassium, which are necessary for proper function of all organs, tissues, and cells in your body.
It also provides phosphorus, which is an essential structural component of cell membranes and bones.
While choosing zucchini, choose one that is firm and heavy. Fresh zucchini should have bright, glossy skin free from any cuts or bruises. Fresh zucchini should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Zucchini With Peas Pesto
You Need:
- 1 Zucchini
- 1/2 Yellow Squash
- 1 Tomato (chopped)
- 1 tsp Oil Or Butter
- 1 Garlic (chopped)
For Peas Pesto:
- 1/2 cup Peas (steamed)
- 3 Basil Leaves
- 3 Mint Leaves
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Garlic Clove
- A dash of Crushed Black Pepper
- Salt To Taste
- Water (as needed)
How To Make It:
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Wash and cut zucchini along with yellow squash into noodles. Wash and cut tomatoes into pieces too.
For Peas Pesto:
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In a food processor add all the pesto ingredients and turn it into a smooth paste. Add water in needed.
For Noodles:
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Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Then add chopped garlic, and saute for few seconds.
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Add peas pesto and saute for another 5 minutes till the water get evaporated.
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Once everything gets little dry, add the squash noodles and mix everything well. Cook for another minute. Add tomatoes now and switch off the heat. Cover it with a lid and let tomatoes cook in the remaining heat. It should take another minute or so.
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When tomatoes get little soft, Serve with shaved parmesan or white cheddar cheese.
Recipe Notes
- Do Not overcook the squash, it will get watery and lose its texture.
- Similarly, tomatoes should be cooked not more than 1 minute.
This was the recipe for Zucchini” from my side. Now let’s go through other delicious recipes from Foodies Mamas.
- Check out his wonderful Grilled Zucchini Bruschetta from Kaitie Lawlor- Fuschia Freezer.
- Now, these Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins look so tempting. They are made by Chrissie Baker- The Busy Baker
- Next are Zucchini and Mushroom Chicken. Doesn’t this make you hungry? This delicious recipe is made by Sabrina LS- Dinner Then Dessert.
- Zucchini cannot get better. This scrumptious Crispy Zucchini with Honey Mustard recipe is a crowd pleaser for sure. Made by Kimberly Cooper- Feed Me, Seymour.
This concludes this month’s Foodies Mama’s Round-up. We will come back with a new ingredient and recipes next month. So stay tuned. Don’t forget to check out our last month’s Mango Round-up.
What a delicious looking meal!
Have never tried pea pesto but it looks and sounds like a great way of sneaking extra peas (Miss7’s ‘enemy’) into the diet.
What a healthy treat!!! I love the pesto recipe … Need to try it 🙂
Great recipe. Love it.
Love zucchini and love this recipe <3
I never though using zucchini on pesto! Great idea!! 🙂
My little one LOVES peas! I bet she would love this too. She is only 9 months and doesn’t do great picking up spaghetti yet, so maybe I will make it with a different pasta!
This is a great idea! Yum!
Zucchinis are the best! Tasty, easy to prepare and perfect for the spiralizer 😀
Great recipe!
I love that you made pesto with peas! I have never tried that, but I LOVE peas…I’m sure I would LOVE this pesto!
I got the spiralizer too but did not get a chance to use it. I will use it for this recipe.
my favourite veggie..looks delish
I love making pea pesto at home!
Pea pesto is the bomb! I mean please bring it !