Carrot & Zucchini Ribbons With Pesto Recipe

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Carrot & Zucchini Ribbons With Pesto
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Ingredients:

  • 2 zucchini , medium to large
  • 2 tbsp pesto sauce
  • salt , to taste
  • pepper , to taste

Directions:

  1. Cut the carrots and zucchini into long, fine strands or ribbons by drawing a vegetable peeler down the length of them.
  2. Pour 1/2 inch of boiling water into a saucepan and add the carrots. Cover the pan, and half-boil, half-steam the carrots over moderate heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 1-2 minutes longer (zucchini cook quickly; don't let them become waterlogged). Drain.
  3. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl, add the pesto and a little seasoning, mix well, and serve at once.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 69.61 Kcal (291 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.7g 6%
Cholesterol 2.96mg 1%
Sodium 101.56mg 4%
Potassium 257.97mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.65g 3%
Sugars 3.67g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 9%
Protein 2.13g 4%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.74 Kcal (355 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g 6%
Cholesterol 3.6mg 1%
Sodium 123.63mg 4%
Potassium 314.02mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.32g 3%
Sugars 4.47g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.84g 9%
Protein 2.6g 4%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 24%
Calcium 82.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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