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Tomato Courgetti with Homemade Pesto (201kcals)

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  • Prep: 20-25 min
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This dish is the perfect comfort food. It provides all the warmth and comfort of traditional Italian dishes, with fewer calories! At just 201kcals, this is a great lighter option. The homemade pesto is so delicious, and the courgette provides a tasty crunch.

Ingredients

  • 150g courgette, spiralised or thinly shredded
  • 100g ripe plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 3 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 220ml water
  • 1 tsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 30g fresh basil
  • Sprinkling of Herbamare and black pepper

How to make Tomato Courgetti with Homemade Pesto

1. Add one teaspoon of the oil to a small saucepan. Add the tomatoes and 200ml of water and let them simmer away gently for 15-20 minutes.

2. Blitz together the pumpkin seeds, basil, garlic, remaining oil and a splash of water in a food processor until they form a thick paste.

3. Blanch the courgette noodles in boiling water for approximately 30 seconds and drain.

4. Season the tomato sauce with Herbamare and pepper at the end of cooking, and then mix through the courgette.

Top with the pesto, serve and enjoy.

This recipe is full of goodness

Rich in vitamin A, courgettes can help improve your eyesight, help keep your skin healthy and due to their vitamin C content can also help to fight off infections such as colds & flu by boosting your immune system.

About Emma

Emma is a nutritionist with a passion for healthy living and she loves spending quality time in her kitchen. She is fascinated by the ways that different foods can help or hinder a range of health problems and enjoys experimenting in order to create new and exciting meals packed full of fresh ingredients and flavours.

 

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