On this episode of Healthytarian Living, host Evita Ochel shares a recipe for making raw zucchini pasta with creamy herbed dressing, along with nutrition and preparation tips.
The video episode includes:
- nutrition and health information about the ingredients
- ingredients needed and their quantities
- tools needed
- tips about ingredients and preparation
- a demo of the recipe
Meal Characteristics:
- Whole food
- 100% Plant based (vegan)
- Organic and local (based on availability)
- gluten and wheat free
- grain free/flour free
- soy and corn free
- egg and dairy free
- nutrient dense
- rich in antioxidants
- rich in vitamins
- rich in minerals
- rich in phytonutrients
- rich in fiber
- source of healthy fats
- source of healthy protein
- source of healthy carbohydrates
- cholesterol free
- naturally low in sodium
- anti-inflammatory
- alkalizing & acid-alkaline balanced
- naturally healing & preventative for many conditions
Goodies Needed
(makes 2 large or 4 small servings)
- 1 Zucchini (medium size)
Creamy Herbed Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Raw Cashews (soaked)
- 1 Lemon (juice squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup fresh Herbs (Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, etc.)
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Unrefined Salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (OR Peppercorns, Cayenne, Chili)
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds (optional)
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp Coriander Seeds (optional)
Tools Needed:
- Utensils
- Spatula
- Strainer/sieve (optional)
- Measuring cup
- Cutting board
- high-powered blender (ex: Vitamix or Nutribullet)
- Zucchini Noodle Maker (ex: Paderno Vegetable Slicer)
- Square or Rectangular Glass Dish, or Bowl
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