Walnut Cauliflower Bolognese with Zucchini Pasta

Name: Walnut Cauliflower Bolognese with Zucchini Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 -6
Ingredients: 1/2 medium-large head cauliflower; 1 1/2 cups walnuts; 1 tsp oregano; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 TBSP olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion diced; 3 cloves fresh garlic minced; 1 cup grated or finely shredded carrots; 24 oz favorite marinara sauce; 4 medium zucchinis; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan or 1/3 cup nutritional yeast

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 -6
Calories
346 kcal
Course
Main Course

Walnut Cauliflower Bolognese with Zucchini Pasta

Iris Warren

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Bolognese! You must make this Meatless Cauliflower Walnut Bolognese with Zucchini Pasta for your next plant-based meal. We're replacing the meat with walnuts in this case and the result is epic. This meal is gluten-free, vegan-friendly and paleo-friendly!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 medium-large head cauliflower chopped (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 cups walnuts
1 tsp oregano
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 TBSP olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion diced
3 cloves fresh garlic minced
1 cup grated or finely shredded carrots I used about 3 medium carrots and food processor shredded
24 oz favorite marinara sauce I used tomato & basil
4 medium zucchinis
1/2 cup shredded parmesan or 1/3 cup nutritional yeast

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease large baking sheet or line with parchment paper; set aside.
Place chopped cauliflower, walnuts, spices, salt and pepper in bowl of food processor; pulse until cauliflower and walnuts have broken down into small pieces. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, giving the mixture a stir halfway through baking time. Remove from oven once finished and let cool on sheet. *Option to reserve half cup for cheese topping*
Meanwhile, in large skillet pan over medium heat add oil, diced onion and garlic; cook while stirring frequently until onions are translucent and garlic fragrant. Add shredded carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes before adding in marinara sauce; turn heat down low and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
While the sauce is simmering spiralize the zucchini; cut ends off flat and spiralize into noodles. I use the Inspiralizer. You can also use vegetable peeler to create ribbons. Distribute zucchini pasta noodles into bowls.
Transfer walnut-cauliflower mixture into simmering sauce (reserving 1/2 cup if desired) stirring gently to coat.
In food processor or small blender, pulse together parmesan or nutritional yeast with the reserved 1/2 cup cauliflower walnut mixture.
Serve walnut-cauliflower bolognese over zucchini pasta noodles, topping with parmesan cauliflower walnut, and garnishing with fresh walnut and basil if desired. Enjoy!

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Serving 1/6th Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Sodium 465mg (19%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 12g (24%)