Pesto Zoodles with Roasted Broccoli and Crispy Potatoes

Pesto Zoodles with Roasted Broccoli and Crispy Potatoes is a meatless main FULL of flavor! Zoodles, roasted broccoli, and crispy yellow potatoes are tossed in a cilantro/parsley/pine nut/pepita pesto sauce. A great Meatless Monday option!

Pesto Zoodles with Roasted Broccoli and Crispy Potatoes is a meatless main FULL of flavor! Zoodles, roasted broccoli, and crispy yellow potatoes are tossed in a cilantro/parsley/pine nut/pepita pesto sauce. A great Meatless Monday option! | www.heartandstove.com

True story – I didn’t know I liked pesto till I whipped up this zoodle dish (surely, you’ve read about my love for zoodles before) a few weeks ago!

This super flavorful pesto – made from cilantro, parsley, pine nuts, pepitas, parmesan, and garlic (aka what I happened to have on hand when I decided to try my hand at pesto HAHA) –  comes together in seconds with the help of a food processor.

Seriously, guys. It couldn’t be easier.

Pesto Zoodles with Roasted Broccoli and Crispy Potatoes is a meatless main FULL of flavor! Zoodles, roasted broccoli, and crispy yellow potatoes are tossed in a cilantro/parsley/pine nut/pepita pesto sauce. A great Meatless Monday option! | www.heartandstove.com

Now because I could talk all day about texture of foods (I like TONS of different textures in my dishes), I roasted baby yellow potatoes (crispy, buttery) and broccoli (savory) to throw into the mix.

Not to mention, upping the veggie quotient is always a good thing!

I like when my zoodles retain some crunch, so I toss the roasted veggies right on top of the raw zoodles and let their heat kind of “cook” my zoodles. If you prefer a softer/cooked zoodle, simply toss the mixture into a skillet and warm over medium heat for a few minutes to let everything soften up.

Either way tastes good!

Pesto Zoodles with Roasted Broccoli and Crispy Potatoes is a meatless main FULL of flavor! Zoodles, roasted broccoli, and crispy yellow potatoes are tossed in a cilantro/parsley/pine nut/pepita pesto sauce. A great Meatless Monday option! | www.heartandstove.com

Top with more parmesan cheese, if desired. I didn’t photograph any lemon with this dish, but I like a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of lemon zest on top of my pesto zoodles with roasted broccoli and crispy potatoes. Highly recommend!

Happy Meatless Monday!

Pesto Zoodles with Roasted Broccoli and Crispy Potatoes is a meatless main FULL of flavor! Zoodles, roasted broccoli, and crispy yellow potatoes are tossed in a cilantro/parsley/pine nut/pepita pesto sauce. A great Meatless Monday option! | www.heartandstove.com

Pesto Zoodles with Roasted Broccoli and Crispy Potatoes
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp pine nuts
  • 3 tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 2 cups baby yellow potatoes, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium bunch broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces (about 3 cups broccoli florets)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large zucchini (or 2 small)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • additional parmesan and/or lemon juice/zest, for topping
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Toss chopped baby yellow potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and spread on a sheet pan. On a separate sheet pan, toss broccoli florets with 1 tbsp olive oil and spread out. Roast the potatoes in oven 10 minutes, then add broccoli to oven and roast potatoes and broccoli additional 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, spiralize zucchini and set aside.
  4. Toast pine nuts & pepitas in a small saute pan over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Keep an eye on these because they can burn quickly!
  5. In food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, toasted pine nuts & pepitas, garlic, and salt. Pulse till finely chopped. With the food processor still running, add olive oil until well blended and pesto ingredients are pureed. Stir in parmesan cheese.
  6. In large bowl, toss zucchini noodles with roasted broccoli, potatoes, and pesto.
Notes
I find that if you top the zoodles with the roasted vegetables and allow them to sit a few minutes, the heat from the vegetables will slightly soften the zoodles, but they will still be raw/crunchy.[br]If you prefer a softer texture to your zoodle, transfer the mixture to a saute pan and warm over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring often.

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