(Raw) Angel-Hair Zucchini "pasta" With Fresh Pesto
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.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3
- 1
- 1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1pinch sea salt
- 1
- 1
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Pesto
- 2cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 1teaspoon minced garlic
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄4
- 2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1teaspoon sea salt
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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