Sweet Potato Noodles with Basil Arugula Pesto
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, any variety
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 cup walnuts
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Put a large pot of boiling water on and bring to a boil. Â Add the salt.
- Peel the sweet potatoes, using a shredder or a spiralizer to make “noodles” with the potatoes.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the boiling water and simmer for about 3 minutes, until softened and cooked thoroughly. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor or strong blender, add the basil, arugula, parmesan, olive oil, garlic, walnuts, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Â Blend well until smooth. Check for taste, you might want to add more salt.
- Toss some of the pesto with the sweet potato noodles and serve warm.