Low Carb Pesto Zucchini with Tomatoes and Cheese Recipe

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Yield

4
servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 romas tomato (small, halved)
  • 4 zucchinis(large, made into noodles)
  • 6 tablespoons pesto
  • 3 tablespoons creme fraiche (or cream cheese)
  • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese (grated, or cheddar)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

Carbohydrates

12
g

Protein

10
g

Fat

34
g

Calories

372

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Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a pan and heat the tomatoes for a few minutes until soft and gooey.
  2. Add the zucchini noodles to the pan and cook until soft.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in pesto. Add olive oil if you need it to coat the zucchini noodles better.
  4. If using, add the crème fraîche to make the dish creamier.
  5. Add half of the grated cheese and stir. Spoon zucchini into individeual bowls.
  6. Top with the remaining grated cheese and serve.