Jack-O’-Lantern Zoodles
Ingredients
Pumpkin Kale Pesto
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2 garlic cloves
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1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
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3/4 cup fresh basil
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1/4 cup fresh kale, stems removed
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1/2 cup fresh mint
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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Shake of cayenne (optional)
Other Ingredients
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2 large zucchini
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4 orange bell peppers
Instructions
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Place the garlic and pumpkin seeds into a blender or food processor and pulse until broken down. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning and water if necessary.
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Rinse the zucchini, pat dry and use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to create noodles.
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Toss the zoodles with the pumpkin kale pesto.
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Cut the tops of the bell peppers off and remove the seeds and veins inside. Carve your favorite face on the exterior of the pepper.
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Place the pesto zoodles inside the peppers and serve.