🏷️ Category: side dish
⭐ Difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Time: 45 min
📝 Introduction
Pesto Zucchini "Spaghetti requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. This main course has 336 calories, 18g of protein, and 25g of fat per serving. For $1.9 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick
🥘 Ingredients
• zucchini4 medium
• salt1 pinch
• bacon6 slices
• green onions0.5 cup
• broccoli florets2 cups
• basil pesto2 T
• romano cheese4 servings
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
1
Place zucchini strips in a colander over a bowl or in the sink.
2
Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss to combine.
3
Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes while the salt extracts the moisture.
4
Drain excess water, squeezing zucchini, if necessary.
5
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, turning frequently.
6
Remove bacon to a stack of paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon.
7
Remove all but 2 T of bacon drippings from the pan.
8
Return the pan to medium heat.
9
Add the green onions and broccoli, stirring frequently for about 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
10
Add zucchini and 2 T of pesto, tossing to combine all ingredients. Taste and add more pesto, if needed. The mixture only needs to warm up, so 2-3 minutes of cooking ought to do it.
11
Serve with bacon crumbles and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
