Macadamia pesto zoodles with leftover Christmas ham
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- Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes
- 4 servings
Ingredients
1 packed cup Superb Herb basil, leaves & stems
A handful Superb Herb mint leaves
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
½ cup FreshLife macadamia nuts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
⅓ cup Extra virgin macadamia nut oil or olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
4 large courgettes, spiralised into zoodles
½ cup fresh or frozen peas (defrosted)
300g Farmland ham, sliced thinly
1/2 cup crème fraîche
Chilli flakes
Superb Herb basil and mint, to garnish
Method
- Toast the macadamia nuts in a small dry skillet over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- Add 2 tsp macadamia oil to a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add ham and fry for 2 minutes, until the edges are crispy. Set aside.
- Place basil, mint, garlic, macadamia nuts, lemon juice and parmesan in a food processor and process. Gradually add the oil while the motor is running. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, place zoodles and peas. Pour over plenty of boiling water and cover for 1 minute, then drain well. Stir through the macadamia pesto.
- Arrange zoodles and ham on the individual plates, top with a dollop of crème fraîche, garnish with more herbs and chilli flakes.