(RAW) ANGEL-HAIR ZUCCHINI "PASTA" WITH FRESH PESTO

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(Raw) Angel-Hair Zucchini

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.

Provided by MichiganVeggie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium zucchini, peeled
1 medium zebra green tomato, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon raw pine nuts (to garnish)
basil leaves (to garnish)
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts (preferably raw)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.7, Fat 37.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 744.3, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 5.5

King Manic
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This is one of my favorite summer recipes.


Bina Bichhural
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the zucchini noodles and the pesto.


Saleem Ahmed
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe definitely fits the bill.


Cynthia Fidelis
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Okpara Isaac
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I love the texture of the zucchini noodles in this dish. They're so light and refreshing.


Keisha Red Feather
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This dish is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Jaqui Hewett
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I'm not a fan of pesto, but I still enjoyed this dish. The zucchini noodles were cooked perfectly.


Adeel Shab
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This is one of my favorite summer recipes. It's so refreshing and light.


john browne
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe.


Darvesh Log
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the zucchini noodles and the pesto.


Sk Oni
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.


Kenneth Murray
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Essam Korayem
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This recipe is a great way to use up zucchini from your garden. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


your girl Bevely
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this dish was surprisingly good. The zucchini noodles were cooked perfectly and the pesto was very flavorful.


betty lovex
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture of the zucchini noodles. The pesto was also a big hit.


Andrew Williams
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The zucchini noodles are a great way to get your veggies in, and the pesto is the perfect complement.


Becca Nation
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This zucchini pasta is a refreshing and light summer dish. The zucchini noodles are perfectly cooked and the pesto is flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!