Sweet Marinara Over Zucchini Raw Vegan
Fresh, vibrant, and completely raw vegan, Sweet Marinara Over Zucchini is a guilt-free delight that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. This quick 20-minute recipe features tender zucchini noodles topped with a luscious, naturally sweet marinara sauce made with juicy Roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, and the subtle caramel sweetness of Medjool dates. Fragrant fresh basil, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice elevate the dish, while a touch of crushed red pepper adds optional heat. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal, this gluten-free, no-cook recipe is ideal for health-conscious food lovers seeking bold flavors without compromise. Garnish with extra basil or pepper flakes for a stunning, restaurant-worthy presentation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized Zucchini
- 4 medium-sized Roma tomatoes
- 1 cup (soaked for 1 hour and drained) Sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 medium-sized Red bell pepper
- 2 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the zucchinis. Using a spiralizer, create long, thin zucchini noodles. If you don't have a spiralizer, use a julienne peeler or a vegetable peeler to create ribbons. Set the noodles aside in a large bowl.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine the Roma tomatoes, soaked sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, Medjool dates, basil leaves, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
3. Blend the sauce ingredients together until smooth but slightly chunky for texture, or until completely smooth if preferred.
4. Taste the marinara sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste.
5. Divide the zucchini noodles evenly among four bowls or plates.
6. Pour the sweet marinara sauce over the zucchini noodles, ensuring each bowl is coated generously.
7. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious raw vegan Sweet Marinara Over Zucchini dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6832 mg | 297% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.3 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.1 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 4455 mg | 95% | |
*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.
