Macnut Pesto + Butternut Squash Zoodles

This zoodles are my new favs! They are better then zucchini because of their density and ability to hold their texture. I added pesto and turkey, but you can do marinara, or just keep it vegetarian. If you don't have a spiralizer, use a veggie peeler and just shave it thin.

INGREDIENTS:

  • ⅓ of a butternut squash or 2-3 small zucchini made into noodles with a spiralizer, julienne peeler or mandolin

  • 4 Tbsp Brain Octane, MCT oil, or avocado oil

  • ½ red onion, sliced thinly

  • ¼ cup mushrooms, sliced thinly

  • 1 pound organic ground turkey/grass fed ground meat, 4oz piece fish  or its amazing vegetarian

MAC NUT PESTO RECIPE (can make up to 2 days before)

ZOODLE METHOD:

•  Make your zoodles in whatever method you prefer. If using zucchini, when  they are made salt them and lay them on a paper towel so they release their water before cooking. ( You don’t want a watery mess) Set aside for at least 20 minutes, while they release their moisture.

•   Make pesto, set aside. 

* If using Zucchini: Press the salted zoodles between dry paper towels or another clean dishrag, to remove the excess moisture.

•   Heat half of the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions to the pan. Sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and see aside.

Cook ground meat with 2 tbsp of remaining oil about 5- 7 minutes.

•   On low, add the zoodles and the pesto with veggies, and saute until warm, about 5-7 minutes and stir until combined. Enjoy!

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