Raw & Vegan Spicy Spaghetti

                                Yes, this one is a beauty isn't it?

 This gem of a meal is one of my favorites. Jam-packed with flavor, it is sure to make your mouth water. This is one of those raw vegan recipes that looks strikingly similar to real spaghetti, without any of the unhealthiness that real spaghetti brings. 

Delish!

To get started: take about 10 small zucchinis or 4 large zucchinis and spiralize them. The spiralizer I am using here is made by Paderno World Cuisine. It has been fabulous! 

It will look like this when finished. You can also use yellow butternut squash if you want an even more realistic spaghetti (it won't have any green).

 You will need: (amounts will vary according to how much sauce you want)

3-5 packages of oil and salt free organic sundried tomatoes.  I love the Jacobs Farm brand sold at Whole Foods.

2-4 organic cherry peppers

1-2 organic beefsteak tomatoes

1 teaspoon each of organic oregano and basil. You can also use fresh herbs- that is always the best option!

Blend in your food processor.

Stir the sauce into your zucchini noodles. Make sure to stir really well to get all the noodles coated.

    Bon Appétit!

Looks great, doesn't it?

You can enjoy this spaghetti on top of a bed of spinach/romaine to more easily digest it and to add more nutrition!

Nutritional Profile of this dish:

Tomatoes: Contain a high concentration of lycopene, vitamins A, C, K, iron, calcium, and folate.

Sundried tomatoes: Excellent source of minerals including magnesium and potassium. They also contain vitamin K and niacin. 

Cherry Peppers: Good source for lycopene. The capsicum in peppers is good for boosting immunity, decrease blood cholesterol, etc.

Zucchini: Has vitamin C and also contains two antioxidants called lutein and zeaxanthin, which are two phytonutrients that belong to the carotenoid family. These antioxidants promote good eyesight.

Raw Vegan Scrumptious Sushi

                       Are you ready for this delectable dish? 

     A while back I found out how to create some seriously tasty raw vegan sushi. These will have your friends and family screaming for more.

First you will need jicama.  Jicamas are also known as the Mexican yam. 

Peel and chop up 3-4 and put into a large bowl.

Put the shredding blade on your food processor and shred all of the jicama.

Optional: You can place the shredded jicama on a large cutting board and chop even finer to further simulate the look of rice.

It would look like this.

You will need organic nori that is unroasted.

Slice very thinly whatever vegetables you want to be in your sushi. My favorites are the ones shown: cucumber, celery, carrot, and avocado. I find that avocado is essential to give a creamy flavor.

Place the jicama on top of a nori sheet and place the vegetables horizontally across.

Roll up like a giant burrito and slice as thinly or as thick as you like.

VOILA! 

Since these are completely healthy, feel free to eat as many as you'd like!

                                  Nutritional profile of this dish:

Jicama: rich in vitamin C, A, some B's, calcium, phosphorus, and has a very high water content. 

Carrots: High in vitamin A, K, C, potassium, B6, B1, B3, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, minerals, anti-oxidants, and carotenoids. 

Celery: High in vitamin K, A, fiber, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, B6, B2, B1, folate, and contain coumarins, a natural compound that helps reduce damage in the body caused by free radicals. 

Nori: this seaweed is chalk full of minerals and has the highest protein content as compared to other seaweeds. All seaweeds contain iodine which is essential for a healthy thyroid. 

Avocado: Rich in vitamin K, E, fiber,  and B vitamins. It is high in monounsaturated fat, which is healthy for the human body. These essential fats are just that, essential- for health! 

Raw Vegan Veggie Patties!

This raw vegan veggie pattie burger recipe is sure to be award winning someday!

 This is a recipe that can be easily introduced to your non-raw vegan friends and family that is sure to win over their tastebuds.

Remember: use all organic ingredients when possible! 

Chop up around 6 large carrots and a bundle of green onions.

Soak around 5 tablespoons of raw sunflower seeds overnight or 8 hours. This sprouts them and is extremely beneficial for health.

You will need around four packages of these organic sun dried tomatoes. Try to use ones without any salt or oil added.

Use a teaspoon of ground mustard seed. You can use more or less depending on the spiciness you want.

                                               

Throw all ingredients into your food processor. 

The Cuisinart 7 cup food processor is my favorite. 

Blend until you get this consistency.

Form into patties! You can make them as big or as small as you desire.

Dab some Tahini on top for added flavor!

ENJOY.