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5-Minute Basil Pesto Raw Zucchini Pasta
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

RC By: Rachael Campbell

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Ingredients You Need for 5-Minute Basil Pesto Raw Zucchini Pasta [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Zucchini Pasta:

4 zucchinis, peeled

For the Sauce:

1 cup cashews*
1/2 cup walnuts*
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 large bunches basil
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup purified water, add gradually as you don’t want mixture too runny
1 punnet Perino sweet tomatoes, cut in ½
Sprinkle pepita seeds
Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Garnish:

Pepita's
Perino sweet tomatoes

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How to Prepare 5-Minute Basil Pesto Raw Zucchini Pasta [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Zucchini Pasta:

Peel, cut ends off zucchini, and place zucchini into a spiralizer (3 in 1 turning slicer).

To Make the Sauce:

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend slowly until the sauce is smooth.
Place pasta in mixing bowl and pour sauce over, mix well.
Cut tomatoes in 1/2, fold through pasta, and add pepitas.

Notes

*Cashews – Soak cashews for 2–4 hours. Rinse and drain. The soaking process is an option, not a requirement; you can use raw cashews. I do recommend soaking if you have time. *Walnuts - Soak walnuts for 4 hours. Rinse and drain. The soaking process is an option, not a requirement; you can use raw walnuts. I do recommend soaking if you have time.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.