Carrot & Zucchini Ribbons With Pesto

Submitted by Enjolinfam

"The vegetables are sliced into long strands and mixed with pesto for this pretty, summery dish. From The Classic Vegetarian Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 large carrots, peeled
• 2 zucchini, medium to large
• 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

directions

1. Cut the carrots and zucchini into long, fine strands or ribbons by drawing a vegetable peeler down the length of them.
2. Pour 1/2 inch of boiling water into a saucepan and add the carrots. Cover the pan, and half-boil, half-steam the carrots over moderate heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 1-2 minutes longer (zucchini cook quickly; don't let them become waterlogged). Drain.
3. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl, add the pesto and a little seasoning, mix well, and serve at once.

Reviews

[DbKnadler]

I thought this was delicious, healthy, and simple. I made and took it to a family dinner that had an Italian theme.

 

[queenofeats]

I never would have believed that something so simple would taste so good - but I would have been wrong. The presentation is amazing and the flavors all seem to bring out the best in each other. I added some whole wheat pasta to mine to try to bulk it up for a dinner, but I plan to try the veggies by themselves the next time I get an opportunity. They didn't need the "help!" Thanks so much for passing this along. It's a keeper in my book!

 

[Boomette]

It was my first time doing ribbons. It was not too bad. I used home made pesto. DH liked it a lot. But I think adding a touch of butter would add a nice taste. I'll try with the leftovers. Thanks Enjolinfam. Made for Alphabet chef game

 

[Sydney Mike]

This was made as part of a veggie & fruit buffet for a group of friends, & it was very well received, probably as much for the unusual presentation as anything else! I did double the recipe & used lemon pepper instead of the usual S&P to season it! Thanks for a very nice keeper! [Made & reviewed as an extra tagged recipe for a teammate in our vegan group in the Vegetarian/Vegan Recipe Swap]