Zucchini Noodles with Raw Tomato Sauce (GF, Vegan + Super Simple)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
307 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Zucchini Noodles with Raw Tomato Sauce (GF, Vegan + Super Simple)
Description
Zucchini Noodles with Raw Tomato Sauce offers a fresh approach to a pasta alternative by julienning zucchini and removing excess moisture through salting and draining. The sauce blends chopped fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning with a touch of vinegar and oil, creating a thick, flavorful dressing that marries well with the crisp zucchini strands. Black pepper and salt adjust the seasoning, while fresh basil and extra sun-dried tomatoes serve as garnish, enhancing aroma and visual appeal.
The preparation avoids cooking the sauce, maintaining vibrant tomato flavors and raw freshness. This dish is suitable as a light main course or side, especially for those seeking gluten-free or vegan options. It can be served immediately once the zoodles are well coated with the sauce for best texture.
Ingredients
For the zoodles:
- 4 zucchini large
- salt
For the tomato sauce:
- 1/4 cup tomato chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup saltine crackers or other gluten-free crackers of your choice, gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes chopped, plus extra for garnish, packed in olive oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- basil for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Use a 5-mm julienne blade on a mandoline and slice zucchini lengthwise to make long noodles.
- Toss the zucchini noodles with a good amount of salt, and let them sit in a strainer over a bowl for 20-30 minutes. Stir them around a few times while they release their moisture into the bowl.
- Combine all remaining ingredients (except the fresh basil) in a blender or small food processor and blend until you achieve a thick sauce.
- Squeeze the excess water out of the zoodles and place them into a bowl. Stir in the sauce making sure that the zoodles are well coated.
- Garnish with additional sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.
- DEVOUR!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1319mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1146IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 88mg | 98% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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