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Fight Disease with Antioxidants

Posted at 1:38 PM, Mar 03, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-03 20:32:34-05


RICHMOND, Va. – March is National Nutrition Month and Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Valerie Agyeman stopped by our studio to fill us in on the importance of adding foods rich in antioxidants to your diet such as Pomegranate and Avocado Toast along with a refreshingly delicious Mango and Turmeric Smoothie. You can follow Agyeman on Twitter.

Pesto zucchini noodles with cherry tomatoes
INGREDIENTS:
4 small zucchini, ends trimmed
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Cherry tomatoes
DIRECTIONS:
Use a julienne peeler, mandolin or spiralizer to slice the zucchini into noodles. Set aside.
Combine the basil and garlic in a blender and pulse until coarsely chopped. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula. Add the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until blended.
Combine the zucchini noodles and pesto. Toss until zucchini noodles are well coated. Top with tomatoes, if using. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!