This raw vegan Zucchini Noodles with Raw Red Pepper Sauce can be served hot or cold. It's perfect for Summer!
As you can see from the photo above, I just got a basil plant. Even though I don't have a green thumb, I am super excited! Hopefully I can keep it alive, because I really love pesto, and Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Hummus. If I can keep this plant alive, I will create a bunch of basil recipes with it.
I bought it because I hate paying so much for that tiny little container of basil you get at the grocery store. This of course applies to other herbs as well, which I may grow in the future.
*Update: This post was written mid-March. I am happy to announce that my basil plant is still alive and thriving! Happy dance!
I know it may sound weird to eat Zucchini Noodles with Raw Red Pepper Sauce. I mean Willow, really, you don't heat the tomato sauce?!
Hear me out here friends. Many years ago, I tried out a raw vegan diet. I went through phases of eating it; so it was an on-again, off-again relationship.
Eventually, it became more off than on. Since Spring is here, and I always crave fresh fruits and vegetables in the form of salads and juices, I decided to make some raw recipes.
These Zucchini Noodles with Raw Red Pepper Sauce were one of those recipes. This is kind of like having salsa on your noodles, but with a marinara flavor.
Trust me, it is delicious. If you really need to heat it up, and cook the zucchini noodles, have at it. I had it both raw and cooked, and liked it both ways.
Zucchini Noodles with Raw Red Pepper Sauce
If you are cutting back on carbs or just want to eat more veggies, this meal is for you. These zucchini noodles are a healthy meal.
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Here is the spiralizer I own. I love it because it takes up very little space.
If you're like me and don't plan on using it very often, it's great because you don't have a large gadget taking up space in your kitchen.
Zucchini Noodles with Raw Red Pepper Sauce
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes - dehydrated or dry packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil + more for garnish
- 1 large tomato
- ¼ of a red pepper (½ cup chopped)
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 Deglet dates or other small dates or 1 large Medjool date
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 2 zucchinis spiralized
Instructions
- Soak sun-dried tomatoes in water for at least an hour, or until soft. Drain water.
- Mix all ingredients except spiralized zucchini noodles in a food processor.
- Pour over zucchini noodles and serve, or if you prefer, heat on stovetop first.
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
maggieunz Unzueta says
Yum. Yum. Zucchini noodles are so yummy. Pinning for later.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Maggie!
kage2015 says
Love using zucchini noodles in place of pasta. Great dish, I will be trying out.
Emily says
I have a spiralizer that I never really use... I need to make this, it looks delicious!
Ashley - The Traveling Gals says
I still cannot eat just zucchini noodles so my mom will do half regular noodles and half zucchini lol. This sauce sounds amazing though!
Willow Moon says
I do that sometimes - half veggies and half noodles. At least veggies get in there!
rebecca says
Sounds delish. I would have to heat it since the one food my 19 month old is funny about is peppers. She will only eat them cooked. I think it is a bit strange, but considering she tears through any other veggie I serve her including brussel sprouts and okra I can't complain. I know she adores zucchini and am betting she would have a blast with them in noodle form. I really do need to get one of those spiralizers.
Willow Moon says
You definitely should get one! I love mine since it takes up barely any space.
Aarika says
Yum! This red pepper sauce sounds delightful. I am having a blast with my new spiralizer. I love making zoodles! =) Thanks for sharing this fabulous recipe.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Aarika!