Max of Max's Best Bootcamp located in Danbury and I have joined forces in the kitchen. As part of Max's local access TV show, "Max's Best Bootcamp TV", we'll be bringing you a "Recipe of the Week" segment on TV!
Our most recent recipe is a seriously easy and a delicious carb/starchy food alternative - Zucchini Noodles also known as zoodles. I have to admit that I was skeptical about this whole concept of faux noodles. I'm unashamed of my pasta love - could this really satisfy?
If it feels like a noodle...
It's actually really good! It gives you the sensation of a noodle; I could even twirl it.
We made these zoodles with a sundried tomato pesto. I definitely think the sun-dried tomato pesto gives that added traditional spaghetti dish taste and feel. While I'll never fully give up my spaghetti, I really do like this as an alternative. Plus, it's a great addition to my arsenal for tackling the annual summer zucchini explosion. Not to mention that this no-cook recipe is perfect for a steamy summer evening.
...and it's easy to do - NO STOVE NEEDED!
As long as you have a vegetable peeler, you can make zoodles. I had a hand peeler with a julienne blade, but you could also use a spiralizer, box grater, mandoline or even a regular hand peeler. If you use a regular hand peeler the noodles will just be wide like pappardelle.
See zoodles being born! (short video)
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Zucchini Noodles with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
Serves 2
Ingredients
Directions
To make the noodles: slice the zucchinis into noodles on a spiral slicer, mandolin, cheese grater or hand peeler. Set aside in a large bowl.To make the sauce: In a food processor add the tomatoes and basil. Roughly cop the garlic clove and add to the food processor. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Put on the lid and pulse until finely chopped.Mix the sauce onto your zucchini noodles and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. This lets the flavors come together and softens the noodles.Mix again and if desired, sprinkle with crushed red pepper. Serve.
You can catch full episodes of Max's Best Bootcamp TV on Comcast Channel 23, Mondays at 12 Noon and 10PM, plus online anytime, on demand. It's full of fitness and health inspiration.
If you're looking for other starchy food alternatives, you might also enjoy Cauliflower Rice Pilaf.
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