Zucchini Pesto Bowl
  1. In a large container, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, the lemon zest, juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.

  2. Using a Y-shaped vegetable peeler, shave the zucchini ribbons. Combine with the marinade and set in the fridge for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Separate the liquid and zucchinis, reserving the liquid for later use.

  3. Soak the cashews in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  4. To prepare the High-Protein Pesto Sauce: in a high speed blender, blend the tofu, basil, cashews, nutritional yeast, soy milk, and the reserved

  5. For the Sourdough Croutons: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Chop the sourdough bread into crouton-sized pieces. In a small bowl, combine them with the remaining ½ tbsp of olive oil plus salt and pepper to taste, and bake for 10 minutes.Or: Toast the sourdough bread, then chop into bite-size pieces and drizzle with the remaining ½ tbsp of olive oil.

  6. To assemble the salad, layer the sauce, zucchini ribbons, arugula, tomatoes, sourdough croutons, and pine nuts. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🥣Bowl

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday🥙Light Meal

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 25m

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