zucchini vermicelli with cilantro pesto
This is tangy and zingy! A wonderful fresh Thai noodle dish!
3 7" zucchinis, cut into ribbons
1/2 red pepper, finely julienned
1/4 cup red onion, finely
sliced
pesto:
3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon nama shoyu
1 tablespoon
ginger, minced
3 clove garlic, minced
1 red Thai chili
1 cup fresh cilantro
Place your zucchini ribbons, jullienned red pepper and onion into a large bowl and set aside.
For the pesto combine all the ingredients into a blender, setting aside a little less than half the cilantro. Blend well.
Coursly mince the reserved cilantro and mix into the
pesto.
Pour onto the ‘pasta’ and toss to coat.
Garnish with a sprig of cilantro!
note: if you want a richer sauce add more olive oil. You can also adjust the nama shoyu according to your taste!
(Photo courtesy of my wonderful and talented hubby. xox)
18 reponses to "zucchini vermicelli with cilantro pesto"
1. My friend made this for me
My friend made this for me Friday night and it was super good! She used Chili paste instead of the actual chili b/c she couldn't find a thai chili.... it was still super, super good! I will be making it again today! Thanks!!
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that looks FABULOUS! i'm going to try this tomorrow night. thanks!
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No, not a new family member! Juat thought it was cute and sorta silly.
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Luna, what a fantastic picture. Oh so cute. Is this a new addition to your family?
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I have a mandolin slicer. I put it through that and then I slice what comes out as 'lasagna noodles' into vermacili noodles. Kind of labour intensive, but preparing food is a labour of love for me.
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I loved it and soo happy to have found this great site. Thanks.
I used parsley instead of cilantro (I didn't have any cilantro) and it came out great.
How or What did you use to ribbon cut the zucchini? I cut mine with a knife and it didn't seem to come out as nice as yours did in the picture.
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wow lunch tomarrow but ill be eating it out of a baggie with chopsticks! teehee
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Made it for dinner tonight and it tasted out of this world! Thanks!
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Sorry i didn't get back to you on the chili pep. question! Yes you can sub. it. You just want it for a little extra zing! And of cours, put more or less depending on your tastes. I think that goes for the lime juice as well.
I am sooooo glad you liked it!!! Thanks xox :)
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I liked it too! It wasn't as beautifully plated, but it tasted great.
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I enjoyed this for dinner and I'm not a huge cilantro fan! The longer I stay raw though, the more the taste has changed. I used to think cilantro tasted like soap, but now I think it's a very clean taste. Best of all it feels good in my tum!
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Luna blu, that is so beautiful! It's also going to be my dinner. Can I sub jalapeno for the thai chili? I also have some dehydr.red pepper flakes, ceyenne.
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I'm going to make this for dinner!
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This looks gorgeous!
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Looks delicious!
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We will be putting pics. for all of my recipes eventually! So keep your eye out for them!!
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Wow. If I could beam that to my desk right now I would, it's beautiful! What a team you make. Anyway, I can't wait to make it, I love Thai food, thank you!!
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By the way, that three 7" zucchinis. It almost looks like 37 at first glance.