This Zucchini Noodle with Spinach and Tomatillo Sauce is a super easy meal to make with fresh summer produce.
And, it’s so easy, you can have it ready in about 10 minutes and the entire meal is “raw’.
One of the reasons I love summer produce so much is the abundance of zucchini and tomatillos.
Normally, tomatillo sauces are used with traditional pasta which is not raw and is a high-carb food.
Using raw zucchini noodles makes this a light and clean dish that’s raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo-friendly.
Want more healthy meal and entree recipes? Check out Kelp Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce, Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Lemon Garlic, Italian Cucuzza Squash Stew or my Clean Eating eCookbook with an entire chapter of 20 healthy, clean eating meal and entree recipes just like this one that you will love!
5 Fast Facts About Zucchini:*
- low calorie food – 94% water
- high in manganese
- helps lower blood pressure
- anti-inflammatory
- helps lower cholesterol
5 Fast Facts About Tomatillos:*
- excellent anti-oxidant
- helps to reduce coronary heart disease
- 2 small tomatillos provide 15% dv of vitamin C
- rich source of vitamin K, potassium and folate
- contains more minerals per weight than a tomato
5 Fast Facts About Spinach:*
- contains anti-inflammatory properties
- high in anti-oxidants
- super high in vitamin K (1,110.6% DV) and vitamin A (377.3% DV)
- phytonutrients provide anti-cancer benefits
- can help improve cardiovascular health
5 Fast Facts About Lemons:*
- extremely alkaline to the body
- blood purifier
- excellent for detoxification
- balances blood sugar levels
- contains powerful anti-bacterial properties
5 Fast Facts About Garlic:*
- regulates blood sugar levels
- lowers high blood pressure
- contains anti-bacterial and analgesic properties
- anti-viral
- helps to lower cholesterol levels
5 Fast Facts About Extra-Virgin Olive-Oil:*
- lowers blood cholesterol levels
- rich in anti-oxidants
- improves bone mineralization and calcification
- excellent protection from heart attack and stroke
- contains anti-inflammatory benefits
5 Fast Facts About Himalayan Pink Salt:*
- contains 84 minerals
- unrefined, unprocessed, raw
- promotes stable pH balance in cells
- controls water levels in the body
- aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption
*These statements have not been evaluated by Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Zucchini Noodles with Spinach and Tomatillo Sauce (Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo-Friendly)
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Ingredients
- 2 organic zucchini
For the sauce
- 4 tomatillos
- 1/2 cup organic raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup organic spinach
- 1 tablespoon organic lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 - 2 clove organic garlic (freshly crushed)
- 1 tablespoon organic extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Directions
| Step 1 | Prepare the zucchini noodles: Wash the outside of the zucchini and cut off each end. Place it in a Spiralizer (using the blade of your choice) and spiralize your zucchini. Set aside. Add all ingredients to a Vitamix, or other blender, and blend until everything is well combined. Adjust seasonings to your preference. Transfer the zucchini noodles to a medium sized bowl. Pour in the sauce and gently toss until all the noodles are covered. Enjoy! |
Note
This recipe will make approximately (1) large serving or (2) small servings.
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