As part of our new Wellness Program, we promised we would start posting some easy, healthy meals that we like to make. This specific recipe is so amazing because it is paleo approved (if that is the type of diet you follow), gluten free, dairy free and vegan. Now, I am a sucker for pasta, however, being mostly gluten free, pasta is almost never eaten. We have been wanting to make Zucchini noodles for so long that we finally decided to purchase a spiralizer.
This is the one we bought, we got it off of Amazon. There are so many out there that I don't think you can really go wrong, but this one was really easy to use. Here is the link from Amazon if you are interested in purchasing one.
The recipe I'm about to give fed 2 of us with plenty leftovers (just to give you an idea of the quantity)
Ingredients:
5 large zucchinis
1 tbsp coconut oil
For the sauce:
2 small avocados
Basil**
Lemon**
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 cloves crushed Garlic (we just used about 1tbsp of garlic powder)
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
(**For the lemon and basil we used essential oils, however, if you do not have those use 15 basil leaves and half of a squeezed lemon.)
STEPS
1. Sprialize your zucchini (you will need to follow the instructors on the spiralizer you have on how to get the noodles)
2. Place your noodles in a water strainer and leave in the sink for a few minutes to allow all water to drain out. You may toss your noodles with some sea salt at this time to add a little flavor.
3. Place all of your sauce ingredients into a food processor and process them until they are well blended.
4, Add your coconut oil to a frying pan and add your noodles.
5. Allow the noodles to heat for 2 minutes
6. Add your sauce to the noodles and allow to cook on medium for another 2-3 minutes.
That is it. Super quick and easy and very healthy for you!
We did add a little chicken to the side of ours, but this alone makes an excellent meal!
I hope you all enjoy :)
*Credit to paleocupboard.com for the recipe*
