Zoodles (zucchini noodles) with vegan cheese sauce
A low-carb, dairy-free, and gluten-free lunch that is perfect for summer. It is a great alternative for people with diabetes.
Ingredients
Zoodles
- 300 g Zucchini
Vegan cheese sauce
- 200 g cauliflower
- 150 g potatoes
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 50 g cashews
- 200 ml water
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 6-8 cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- A pinch of black pepper
- Himalayan or sea salt
Instructions
- First, you need to soak the cashews overnight or for 30 minutes in hot water.
- Wash and cut the potatoes and cauliflower. In a pan, add water and salt, and boil them until soft. Boil them separately or add the cauliflower later, as it needs less time to be cooked. Let it cool down a bit.
- Transfer the potatoes and cauliflower to a blender. Add cashews, nutritional yeast, water (use the remaining water from boiling the vegetables), garlic, and spices. Mix it very well until it has a creamy consistency. Add more water if it is too thick.
- Using a spiralizer, transform the zucchini into spaghetti. Warm the sauce and mix it with the zoodles.
- Garnish with fresh basil, the cherry tomatoes cut in half, and some olive oil (optional).
- Relax and use all your senses, enjoy this colorful, healthy meal.
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Notes
The caloric value was calculated per serving.
Benefits:
Nutritional yeast is a good substitute for Parmesan cheese, especially if you're a vegan or trying to avoid milk products. This ingredient has a savory, umami flavor that can enhance the taste of different dishes. And even more important, nutritional yeast is a good source of dietary fibre, vitamins, especially B vitamins, and protein. Recommendations for doshas: Vata: Instead of using raw zucchini and tomatoes, you can stir-fry them with some ghee and garlic before mixing them with the sauce. It is essential that you eat this meal warm. Pitta: Is a good meal. Can use mint leaves instead of basil for its cooling effect. Reduce the amount of garlic. Kapha: Zucchini is not the best option for Kapha. Still, compared with a classic pasta dish, which brings heaviness to the body, this recipe offers a lighter alternative. Adding more spices will improve digestion. Do you know what a dosha is? Find out your dosha here.
Benefits:
Nutritional yeast is a good substitute for Parmesan cheese, especially if you're a vegan or trying to avoid milk products. This ingredient has a savory, umami flavor that can enhance the taste of different dishes. And even more important, nutritional yeast is a good source of dietary fibre, vitamins, especially B vitamins, and protein. Recommendations for doshas: Vata: Instead of using raw zucchini and tomatoes, you can stir-fry them with some ghee and garlic before mixing them with the sauce. It is essential that you eat this meal warm. Pitta: Is a good meal. Can use mint leaves instead of basil for its cooling effect. Reduce the amount of garlic. Kapha: Zucchini is not the best option for Kapha. Still, compared with a classic pasta dish, which brings heaviness to the body, this recipe offers a lighter alternative. Adding more spices will improve digestion. Do you know what a dosha is? Find out your dosha here.