Easy
Good for Thyroid Health
Zinc-Fortified Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta
Twirl this nutrient-boosting pumpkin seed pesto pasta, a modern twist on Italian pesto genovese, featuring zinc from seeds essential for thyroid enzyme function and immune support.
20
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
Ingredients (6 items)
8.00 oz
Whole wheat pasta
cooked
0.50 cup
Pumpkin seeds
roasted
2.00 cups
Basil
fresh
2.00 cloves
Garlic
0.25 cup
Olive oil
1.00 tbsp
Lemon juice
Instructions (3 steps)
1
Blend pumpkin seeds, basil, garlic, oil, and lemon into pesto.
2 minutes
2
Toss with cooked pasta.
3
Serve warm or cold.