Zucchini Ribbons with Raw Tomato Basil Marinara

Zucchini Ribbons with Raw Tomato Basil Marinara

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 3
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 76.2
  • Total Fat: 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 9.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 1.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Zucchini Ribbons with Raw Tomato Basil Marinara calories by ingredient


Introduction

For those adhering to a raw diet, this sauce adds lots of flavor to sliced zucchini's. For those adhering to a raw diet, this sauce adds lots of flavor to sliced zucchini's.
Number of Servings: 3

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, blended
    1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
    1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
    3 cloves garlic
    1/4 cup red bell pepper
    3 leaves of fresh basil
    4 medium zucchini's

Directions

In a blender, combine the fresh tomatoes with the basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and red bell pepper and puree until smooth or blend till chunky depending on your sauce preference.

Cut the zucchinis lengthwise into ⅛-inch slices, then cut the slices lengthwise into ⅛-inch strips resembling spaghetti. Transfer the zucchini noodles to a bowl. Add the marinara sauce, toss to coat and serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NAMO07.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Love the idea of cutting the zucchini this way - I made my ribbons with a peeler. Used roasted garlic in mine so it wasn't 100% raw. - 4/18/09


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    Very Good
    Very good! - 1/1/21


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    Great way to enjoy zucchini. - 7/8/20


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    Incredible!
    Really good!
    - 2/5/18


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    Looks good! - 6/3/17