Neatballs and zucchini noodles with carrot top pesto
When zucchini & carrots are in season, this hearty ‘living’ main course is a great way to minimize time in the kitchen, while still creating a gourmet meal. You can also top the Neatballs & Zucchini Noodles with any pesto or marinara sauce if carrot tops are not readily available.
Ingredients
Serves 4-6
2 cups of Magic Mix (from hOMe Grown Living Foods)
1 cup water
4 medium zucchini
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp of so of olive oil
Salt and ground pepper ~ to taste
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 cup carrot top pesto
Cherry tomatoes and sprouts or basil for garnish and flavour
Mindfull preparation
Preheat oven to 350°
Mix Magic Mix with water and let sit for a few minutes
Scoop and shape into small balls and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown
Spiralize or use a peeler to create ‘noodles’ from the zucchini. Toss with a pinch of salt and let drain in a colander for 15 minutes. You could do this first and let drain while baking the Neatballs.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add noodles and minced garlic. Gently toss for 3 minutes. Once softened, transfer to a larger bowl.
Add pesto, nutritional yeast and combine
Add neatballs and garnish with fresh tomatoes and basil
