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April is National Garden Month. Westminster-Canterbury Executive Chef Bobby Marnier shared his recipe with Host April Woodard for Zucchini with Bruschetta and Pesto — a tasty dish that takes advantage of the vegetables and herbs from the garden.  To make it at home, see the Chef’s recipe below.

Zucchini Noodles with Bruschetta and Pesto

Bruschetta

3 Roma Tomatoes

1 Clove Garlic Minced

2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

8 Leaves Basil Chiffonade

1 tsp. Kosher Salt

1/2 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Pesto

2 Cups. Basil

2 Cloves Garlic

1/4 cup. Toasted Pine Nuts

1 tsp. Kosher Salt

2/3 cup. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 cup. Parmesan Cheese

Add all ingredients to the blender except olive oil and parmesan cheese, pulse a few times, with the blender on slowly add in olive oil until all is incorporated. Pour pesto into a clean bowl and fold in parmesan cheese.

Zucchini Noodles

2 Medium Zucchini

Use a Mandoline to Julienne the Zucchini — slice into thin noodles.

Place zucchini noodles in a serving bowl, top with bruschetta, drizzle with basil pesto, and grated parmesan cheese on top.

Enjoy!