No pasta? No problem. Whether you avoid pasta because of the carbs or for dietary sensitivities, you might find that you miss slurping up a bowlful of saucy spaghetti from time to time. The next time you’re craving noodles, consider this delicious plant-based dish. Strands of zucchini replace traditional pasta, so you can slurp to your heart’s content without regret. These zoodles are coated in a simple dressing, tossed with fresh herbs and seeds, and topped with crispy onion rings for a light meal without any complications.
Spiraled Zucchini “No-oodles”
Ingredients
4 medium-large organic zucchini, ends trimmed for spiralizing
1/3 cup toasted hemp seeds
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Crispy Baked Onion Rings, to top, optional
Dressing
2 Tbsp. walnut oil
1 clove garlic, diced
Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Pinch of pink sea salt, optional
Directions
- Using a spiralizer, slice zucchini into long, thin strands and place in a large bowl.
- In a small glass bowl or measuring cup, add oil, garlic, black pepper and pink salt, if desired.
- Pour dressing over “noodles” and add basil, parsley and toasted seeds.
- If desired, serve with Crispy Baked Onion Rings on top.