Heather's Zucchini Noodles with Basil-Pumpkin Seed Pesto

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Ingredients (12)

  • 1/2 small yellow onion, roughly chopped*
  • 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves (arugula works, too)
  • 1/2 cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), toasted**
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, to taste (or lemon juice)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Salt, to taste
  • 3 large zucchini
  • Salt
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (Heather served her tomatoes whole; I halved mine vertically)
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnishing

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