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Vegan Kale Pesto with Zucchini Noodles

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Published: May 31, 2016 · Modified: Mar 29, 2025 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links

This Vegan Kale Pesto with Zucchini Noodles is so simple to make. It can be made in about 10 minutes with no cooking required, which is perfect for summer when you don’t want to turn on your oven!

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Vegan Kale Pesto with Zucchini Noodles

Who’s ready for summer? Well it’s not quite summer yet, but I consider the start of summer once Memorial Weekend is over. So we’re just going to roll with it ok?

Summertime is when I consume as many fresh fruit and veggies as I can. Zucchini is one of them. I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate Zucchini into my meals.

zucchini in a spiralizer

Awhile back I received this zucchini spiralized

You can use any type of spiralizer, there are several out there to choose from. I have only used the Zucchini Noodles

Now let’s talk about this Vegan Kale Pesto… now I’m not Vegan, but I do enjoy cooking Vegan meals from time to time.

This pesto comes together almost as fast as it does to spiralize the noodles or zoodles as I like to call them.

Vegan Kale Pesto with Zucchini Noodles

The easiest way to make this pesto is with a food processor.

Add:

Kale (stems removed)

EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

Fresh Basil leaves

Sea Salt & Pepper

Garlic

Lemon juice

and

Almonds (I used slivered almonds)

Pulse for about 30 seconds in your food processor and then pour over your zoodles.

Bam – your fresh and healthy lunch is done!

This will last up to 2 days in your fridge. But it’s at its best when it’s fresh, that way the Zucchini is nice and crisp. I like my Zucchini to have a little crunch to it, so I serve it fresh.

Vegan Kale Pesto with Zucchini Noodles

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Vegan Kale Pesto with Zucchini Noodles

Sara
This Vegan Kale Pesto with Zucchini Noodles is so simple to make. It can be made in about 10 minutes with no cooking required, which is perfect for summer when you don’t want to turn on your oven!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings 4
Calories 312 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium green Zucchinis
  • 1 1/2 cups Kale leaves stems removed about 3 large Kale leaves
  • 1/2 cup EVOO
  • 1/2 cup fresh Basil leaves around 15-20 leaves
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1-2 cloves Garlic depending on how garlicky you like it
  • Juice of 1 Lemon about 3 Tbs
  • 1/4 cup raw slivered Almonds

Instructions
 

  • Wash and trim off the ends of the Zucchini.
  • Using the smallest blade on your Spiralizer, Spiralize the Zucchinis.
  • Add them to a medium size bowl and set aside.
  • In a 7 cup food processor or larger, add in Kale, Basil, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Lemon juice, EVOO and Almonds.
  • Pulse 30 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour pesto over Zucchini noodles and stir well.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 304mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1141IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
Keyword kale pesto with zucchini noodles, vegan kale pesto with zucchini noodles
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Comments

  1. raju says

    September 24, 2021 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 24, 2021 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you so much Raju! 🙂

      Reply

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