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Zucchini, cauliflower, and bell pepper pesto

Zucchini, cauliflower, and bell pepper pesto

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Discover this vegetarian pesto recipe featuring zucchini, cauliflower, and bell pepper, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

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Recipe from Gran, יוני2023, Rotemliss and 1 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This pesto is a unique vegetarian version that combines the flavors of zucchini, cauliflower, and bell peppers. It’s perfect for a fresh and colorful starter.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total40 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$6.49 $1.62 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.39
  • $1.12
  • $1.54
  • $0.36
  • $0.42
  • $0.23
  • $0.15
  • $0.28

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. In the meantime, we chop the zucchini into small pieces and the bell peppers into thin strips. ≈ 3 min
  3. Fry the cauliflower and bell peppers in oil until they are golden brown.
  4. Towards the end of cooking, basil and garlic are added, along with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. ≈ 3 min
  5. We drain the dough and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. ≈ 3 min
  6. Then, the sautéed vegetables and walnuts are added, and everything is mixed together. ≈ 3 min
  7. We season it as needed and serve it hot. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Zucchini, cauliflower, and bell pepper pesto

  • 300 g of “pesto” pasta (long, flat pasta)$2.39
  • Half a head of cauliflower$1.12
  • 2 red peppers$1.54
  • Olive oil district$0.36
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic$0.42
  • Half a cup of fresh basil, finely chopped$0.23
  • One tablespoon of lemon juice$0.15
  • 30 g of almonds$0.28

Total$6.49

that's $1.62 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300 g of “pesto” pasta (long, flat pasta)
  • Half a head of cauliflower
  • 2 red peppers
  • Olive oil district
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic
  • Half a cup of fresh basil, finely chopped
  • One tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 30 g of almonds
  • salt and pepper, to taste

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