Carrot Spaghetti Vegan

Elevate your plant-based pasta game with this vibrant Carrot Spaghetti Vegan recipe, a healthy, gluten-free alternative to traditional noodles! Made with spiralized carrots as the base, this dish is tossed in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce infused with bursts of sweetness from cherry tomatoes and fragrant dried herbs like oregano and basil. Finished with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami kick and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice for a zesty twist, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this vegan and gluten-free meal is as nutritious as it is flavorful, and garnished with parsley, it’s as beautiful on the plate as it is delicious to eat.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 large Carrots
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the carrots, then use a spiralizer to create long, thin carrot 'noodles.' If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create wide ribbons.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrot noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until just softened but still slightly crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and release their juices.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Toss the carrot noodles gently in the tomato sauce until fully coated. Cook for 1 more minute to warm through.

Step 7

Remove from heat and sprinkle the dish with nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, followed by freshly chopped parsley and a drizzle of lemon juice for brightness.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your vegan carrot spaghetti!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(700.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	518.1

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1438.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 26.1g
Protein 14.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 203.1mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 2358.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 40.4%