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High-Protein Zucchini Pesto Bowl
6 steps
Prep:30minCook:5min
A vibrant, high-protein bowl featuring creamy basil sauce, marinated zucchini ribbons, and crunchy sourdough croutons.
Updated at: Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:08:59 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories524.3 kcal (26%)
Total Fat29.5 g (42%)
Carbs40.7 g (16%)
Sugars10.8 g (12%)
Protein29.1 g (58%)
Sodium315.8 mg (16%)
Fiber9.7 g (35%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

1 ½ Tbspolive oil
divided

1lemon
large, zest and juice, about 3 tbsp

1clove garlic
minced

1 pinchsalt flakes

1 pinchblack pepper

2zucchinis
small

2slices sourdough bread

10 oztomatoes
small, red and orange, cut in half

1 cuparugula
rocket

2 Tbsptoasted pine nuts

3 Tbspraw cashews

5.3 ozextra firm tofu

1 cupfresh basil
packed

¼ cupnutritional yeast

½ cupsoy milk
Instructions
Step 1
In a large container, combine 1 tbsp olive oil, the lemon zest, juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
Step 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.
Step 3
Soak the cashews in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 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
Step 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 1/2 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 1/2 tbsp of olive oil.
Step 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.
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