Pesto Zoodle Bowl with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchinis (courgettes)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
• Optional: Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Zoodles

1. Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and trim off the ends.
2. Using a spiralizer, spiralize the zucchinis into noodles. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to make long, thin strips resembling noodles.

Step 2: Cook the Zoodles

3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are just tender. Be careful not to overcook, as zoodles can become mushy quickly.
5. Season the zoodles with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes

6. While the zoodles are cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4: Assemble the Bowl

7. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked zoodles and halved cherry tomatoes.
8. Drizzle the pesto sauce over the zoodles and tomatoes.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

9. Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the bowl for extra flavor.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Pesto Zoodle Bowl!

Additional Tips:

• You can customize this recipe by adding protein such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor.
• Adjust the amount of pesto sauce according to your preference. You can also try different types of pesto, such as basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto, or spinach pesto, for variety.
• If you prefer warm cherry tomatoes, you can add them to the skillet with the zoodles during the cooking process.