Although this pasta doesn’t have any
overt-fat in it, it is actually extremely high in Omega 3s, which are an
extremely healthy essential fatty acid. Spinach and other leafy greens are a
great source of Omega 3s.
Note: this is not enough calories for a
full meal! Make sure you also have some delicious bananas or mangoes along with
this meal, or eat more at another meal to compensate. My meals typically consist
of one, two, or three of my favorite fruits. For example, last night I had 12
bananas, an entire pineapple, and a mango for dinner. It’s really important to
eat enough fruits and vegetables if you want to be able to stick with a healthy
diet! Otherwise you will get too hungry and be tempted by foods you do not want
to have in your diet.
I know all of you love fruit and can
eat your fruit, but people sometimes have a harder time finding vegetable recipes
that they love, and so that’s why I’m sharing this recipe with you. It’s a
great way to get your greens in!
*Ingredients:
- 6 leaves of fresh basil
- 2 lemons (use just the juice)
- 4 large cucumbers
- 2 bags of baby spinach
*Tools:
- A Spiralizer
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| Spiralizer |
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| Blendtec Total Blender |
*Preparation:
- Wash your cucumbers. Slice them in half and cut off the ends so they are flat. This will make spiralizing them easier.
- Blend together your spinach, lemon, and basil. Start with a little spinach, then once that is blended nicely, add more to thicken the sauce. If you need to add water to get your spinach to blend, add as little as possible to keep the sauce thick.
- Pour your pesto over your cucumber noodles, and enjoy!
*Optional Variations:
- Zucchinis and yellow squash also work great as noodles for this dish. If you would like to add even more color to the dish, you can spiralize some carrots or beets as well!
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| Low Fat Raw Vegan Pesto |
