What is zucchini basil pesto?

A pesto made from zucchini, fresh basil, and nuts.

How can I use this pesto?

Great with pasta, as a sandwich spread, or a dip.

Yes, it's full of nutrients and healthy fats from nuts and olive oil.

Fat

A fresh and vibrant pesto made with zucchini and basil, perfect as a pasta sauce.

Per 100 g

205 kcal

1 tablespoon

31 kcal

(15 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 g / 100g	9 g / 100g	18 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 7% · Carbs 17% · Fat 76%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 tablespoon (15 g, 31 kcal) is 2% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 tablespoon takes about 8 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Zucchini Basil Pesto is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 480 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 tablespoon	15 g	31 kcal
1 ounce	28 g	58 kcal

7/10

Use as a flavorful addition to dishes while keeping calories in check.

What is zucchini basil pesto?: A pesto made from zucchini, fresh basil, and nuts.
How can I use this pesto?: Great with pasta, as a sandwich spread, or a dip.
Is it healthy?: Yes, it's full of nutrients and healthy fats from nuts and olive oil.

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