Green Goddess Zucchini Pasta with Fried Halloumi.
A fresh green pasta with zucchini noodles and heavy, heavy Greek flavors.
Foto: Half Baked HarvestIngredients
- 1/2 pound spaghetti (or use gluten free if needed OR more zucchini "noodles")
- 2 -3 zucchini (spiralized using a veggie spiralizer*)
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1 -2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 of an avocado (or 1 small avocado)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- 1 jalapeno (seeded)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan (or 1/4 cup nutritional yeast if vegan)
- salt + pepper (to taste)
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese (sliced (omit if vegan))
- 1/4 cup toasted pistachios + sesame seeds
Steps
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta according to package directions. Just before draining, reserve a cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta and add to a bowl with the spiralized zucchini.
In a food processor or high powered blender, combine the tahini, garlic, avocado, lemon juice, pistachios, basil, mint, jalapeno and olive oil. Blend until you have a pesto like sauce, adding more olive oil if needed to thin. Add the parmesan and season with salt + pepper.
Pour the avocado pesto sauce over the hot pasta + zucchini. Toss well to combine, thin the sauce with pasta cooking water if needed.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the Halloumi slices and cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until lightly golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Divide the warm pasta among bowls or plates. Top with the halloumi cheese, tomatoes and seeds. EAT!
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