(RAW) ANGEL-HAIR ZUCCHINI "PASTA" WITH FRESH PESTO

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(Raw) Angel-Hair Zucchini

This is a raw recipe from Natural Health Magazine. It's an alternative to pasta and has been a hit with friends and family who aren't raw foodists or vegetarians.

Provided by MichiganVeggie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium zucchini, peeled
1 medium zebra green tomato, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon raw pine nuts (to garnish)
basil leaves (to garnish)
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts (preferably raw)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler or a spiral vegetable slicer, slice the outer zucchini flesh into lenthwise strips, discaring any seeds.
  • Stack the strips and then slice them into thinner "noodles".
  • Place the zucchini noodles in a medium bowl and add chopped tomato, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper.
  • Place all pesto ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth, with just a few nuts visible for texture.
  • Gently toss the zucchini and tomato mixture with just enough pesto to coat.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Garnish with pine nuts and basil leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.7, Fat 37.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 744.3, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 5.5

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