ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH AVOCADO, BASIL SAUCE

0 Comment

2015-01-18 18:44:10

Raw, vegan, vegetarian

Write a review

Save Recipe

Ingredients

3 small or 2 larger zucchini (ends cut and pealed with vegetable peeler into fettuccine shape *skin on or off)
SAUCE
1 avocado (peeled)
handful of cashews
1/4 lemon (start with little bit and taste if you like it, do not pour all juice in once)
handful of fresh basil
1 clove crushed garlic (garlic heart taken away)
pinch of salt, pepper and chilli to decorate

Instructions

Your pasta is ready - very easy done with vegetable peeler (everyone have it at home) but if you want to invest money to new kitchen helper "spiralizer is a great/ fun thing to have.
All ingredients for sauce put to the food processor except tasting ingredients (lemon juice, salt pepper) Those you add slowly and taste always when you mix it.
Mix until nice and creamy or if you like a texture, let it spin just for a couple minutes and you ready to serve.
Combine zucchini pasta and sauce together well and serve. Sprinkle with fresh or dry chilli.
Enjoy

Way2Live - Everything Your Body Needs http://way2live.com.au/

Definitioner

vegetable (FENNEL)

Fennel is unique in that is can be classified as a vegetable, herb and spice. It has a taste similar to liquorice and aniseed and belongs to the Umbellifereae family and is therefore closely related to parsley, carrots, dill and coriander. Fennel bulbs are a source of fibre, vitamin C and folate. The seeds are sources of fibre, potassium, calcium and iron.

BASIL

Basil is an essential summer herb in many recipes and is also a delightful addition to your garden due to its aromatic properties. Depending on the variety of basil the scent may be strong clove, citrus, liquorice or cinnamon. Basil contains a large range of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients essential for wellbeing.

AVOCADO

Avocados are characteristically buttery yet subtly flavorful, pear shaped fruits of Central American origin. Unlike most other fruits, they feature high fat content and have more calories. Nonetheless, they are among the popular fruits having good nutrition profile and health benefiting properties. Avocados, like olives, are high in mono-unsaturated fats and calories. However, they are very rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals and packed with numerous health benefiting plant nutrients. Their creamy pulp is a very good source of mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic and palmitoleic acids as well as omega-6 poly-unsaturated fatty acid linoleic acid, also vitamin A, E, and K, excellent sources of minerals like iron, copper, magnesium, and manganese. They are a very good source of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. 100 g fruit provides 6.7 g or about 18% of recommended daily intake.

Small (GRAINS)

Grains are the edible fruit seeds of cereal grasses. Natural nutrients are extracted from grains, depleting our supply and upsetting the natural fundamental balance in your diet, depriving us of rich source of vitamins and minerals. There are several types of grains and many deliciouce ways to prepare them as the main course of your meal.

small (MILLET)

It is nearly 15% protein, and is rich in fibre, B- complex vitamins such as (niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin), the essential amino acid methionine, lecithin, and contains some vitamin E. Millet is also high in minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and it’s gluten free, which is great choice for those who are gluten intolerant. It is also rich in phytochemicals, including phytic acid which lowers cholesterol and phytate which is associated with a lower risk of cancer.

"EVERYTHING YOUR BODY NEEDS"

ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH AVOCADO, BASIL SAUCE

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Recipes

Latest Recipes

Contact Us

Find us on a map

Follow Us on Facebook

Top Rated Products