Raw Zucchini Noodles & Mint Walnut Pesto |
| 1/2 c | |
| 1 c | |
| 1/4 c | |
| 1/2 c | |
| 1/4 c | |
| 4 clove | |
| 2 clove | |
| 3/4 c | |
| 1/2 tsp | |
| 1/4 tsp |
1. In a medium frying pan, heat one tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in chopped onion and garlic and saute until they are soft and transluscent. For added richness in this sauce, allow onions to fully caramelize. Puree mint, parsley, lemon, salt, water and remaining olive oil with the onion & garlic. Finely chop walnuts and add. Simmer your sauce over medium heat for ten minutes.
2. While your sauce cooks, skin and seed the zucchini. Slice zucchini lengthwise into long, paper thin strips. Cut into noodle-width strips or use a potato peeler or julienne cutter. Toss with warm pesto sauce, garnish with chopped walnuts and a sprig of parsley and serve.
Zucchini is among the foods that are not terribly hard to digest when raw. It is easy to chew, light and slightly sweet. Thinly sliced raw zucchini feel like noodles if cut lengthwise. Make sure to skin and seed your zucchini for this recipe and any time you plan on eating it raw. You can use a julienne cutter or a spiralizer if you have one.
Mint and parsley stimulate digestion, aiding your body in its digestion of raw zucchini, as do sauteed garlic and onions. Walnuts offer satisfying oils and weight to this light dish.
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