Mushroom Zoodles with Pesto and Cashews (Keto Friendly, Paleo, Vegan & Low Carb)

Serve for 2 people

Time in Total: 15-20 minutes

Nutritional information (per serving): 522,8 kcal, Protein: 9,2 g, Net Carbs: 6,5 g, Fat: 51,3 g

Nutritional information (per serving, without parmesan): 522,7  kcal, Protein: 7,6 g, Net Carbs: 7,6 g, Fat: 51,6 g

Ingredients:

For Rocket Pesto:

• 3 handfuls fresh rocket salad leaves
• 1 handful fresh basil leaves
• 1 clove of minced garlic
• pinch of sea salt
• pinch of freshly grounded black pepper
• 2 handfuls of cashew nuts (about 15-20 g)
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (optional, you can leave this one out when you would like to make it vegan and paleo. Use an extra handful of cashews (10-15 g) for vegan option)
• about 5-6 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (add extra when needed)

For Zoodles:

• ½ tsp coconut butter
• 1 minced garlic
• 250 g sliced mushrooms
• 2 zucchinis
• 3-4 tbsp almond or homemade cashew milk
• For seasoning: salt & pepper

For Serving: Fresh basil and toasted cashews (optional)

Instructions:

1. Firstly, make the pesto. Place all the pesto ingredients into the food processor and blend on high until it will turn into a paste. Add some extra olive oil when it’s too thick.
2. Make your zoodles. While the pesto is blending, spiralize the zucchini. If you don’t have special spiralizer, then just use your vegetable peeler and make zucchini tagliatelle (I have made butternut pumpkin tagliatelle in this recipe).
3. Heat a large pan over medium/high heat. Add coconut butter and garlic. Cook for 15 seconds. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add sliced mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper.
4. When the mushrooms are almost golden lower the temperature.
5. Add zoodles with coconut milk and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes (you might need to cut the zoodles shorter when they are too long). Season with salt (not too much, pesto will have enough salt already).
6. When the zoodles are tender, then add your pesto to zoodles. Mix well.
7. Serve right away with fresh basil. Enjoy!

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