
- Jul 31, 2017
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- by Morena
Raw Vegan Zucchini Noodles with basil and spinach pesto
Recipe by: Morena Escardo
Serves 1
Prep time: 15-20 min
Ingredients:
- 1 medium zucchini or summer squash (or half of each)
- ¼ cup raw organic cashews or pine nuts
- ½ shallot or ¼ onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 cup basil
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon Rawmesan
- Celtic Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Peruvian olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- Soak the cashews in water overnight or for a few hours. Drain when ready to use. (You don't need to do this if using pine nuts)
- Make the zucchini noodles with a mandolin or a spiral slicer).
- Mix all the other ingredients except the raw noodles, in a blender until creamy. (Add 2-4 tablespoons water if needed)
- Taste for seasoning.
- Pour the cream over the noodles and mix everything until the raw pasta is soaked in the sauce.
- Serve in a bowl and decorate with basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, and avocados slices on top.