Pesto Squash Recipe
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Pesto Squash

By: AUWILLIA 
"A fast, easy side dish with Italian flavor!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
6 Min
Ready In:
16 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Place zucchini in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes.
  2. In a serving bowl, mix together zucchini and pesto. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 363 | Total Fat: 30.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
As if this wasn't quick and easy enough, microwaving made it even more so. I used both...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by nurseminako   view full review
Is it OK to give something so simple 5 stars? I had a leftover zucchini and just wanted a new...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2010 by Sharyn   view full review
Even as I was mixing this, I thought "Zucchini, pesto, really? Is this gonna be any good?" ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2010 by shadelta   view full review
This was great, I added some extra olive oil at the end and served it over spinach linguine as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2006 by Chelsey Wolnowski   view full review
Really yummy side dish! I never would have though to put pesto with zuccini, but it goes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by pseudogourmet   view full review
Even better if you quick saute the zucchini in a little olive oil/butter over medium high heat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was quite good. I kept the calories down by making a quick pesto of steamed broccoli,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by brooklynsurecooks   view full review
Serviceable, but pesto deserves better. Use it on the Spinach and Feta Pita Bake instead.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by Holly033   view full review
If you like all the items individually this will be one of your favorites. I was hoping...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2006 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
If you're a pesto person, as far as I'm concerned, anything you put it on will taste great and...

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