Squash and Zucchini with Pesto
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Squash and Zucchini with Pesto

1. Olive oil, or to taste -
2. Summer squash, cut into long, thin strips - 3
3. Zucchini, cut into long, thin strips - 3
4. Onions, cut into strips - 2
5. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 2
6. Toasted pine nuts - ½ cup
7. Fresh basil leaves - 2 cups
8. Grated Parmesan cheese - ½ cup
9. Garlic, chopped - 3 cloves
10. Extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed - ¼ cup
11. Heirloom tomatoes, finely chopped - 2

How to cook deliciously - Squash and Zucchini with Pesto

1. Stage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add squash, zucchini, and onions; saute until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Stage

Combine pine nuts, salt, and pepper in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Continue to process until finely ground. Slowly add in olive oil until pesto reaches the desired consistency.

3. Stage

Serve pesto over the warm vegetables. Top with tomatoes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.