Zucchini Pasta with Mint-Pea Pesto

Zucchini Pasta with Mint-Pea Pesto
Zucchini Pasta with Mint-Pea Pesto

Ingredients
  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves
  • 1/4 pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 cup peas, blanched
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan, grated
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
  1. Cut both ends off the zucchini. Using a spiralizer, grater, or mandolin, create zucchini ribbons. Salt and set aside.
  2. Blend the next seven ingredients in a food processor. With the machine on, slowly stream in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sauce the zucchini with the pesto and garnish with additional peas, lemon zest, and cheese. Serve immediately.