Fiesta Zucchini Pasta with Raw Marinara Sauce
Well, if there is any reason to eat raw, it is because of the short cooking time. No more baking or frying or marinating. All that time is null. This Fiesta Zucchini Pasta with Raw Marinara Sauce is quick and easy. Why eat raw? Well, none of the original nutrition is leached out in the cooking process, preserving all of it. However, there are some vegetables which SHOULD be cooked, like tomatoes, according to Science Daily:
"Cooking tomatoes -- such as in spaghetti sauce -- makes the fruit heart-healthier and boosts its cancer-fighting ability. All this, despite a loss of vitamin C during the cooking process, say Cornell food scientists. The reason: cooking substantially raises the levels of beneficial compounds called phytochemicals."
But consider the fact that the FULL vitamin content has been diminished in the cooking process. So, it is good to balance out your diet with a balanced diet of cooked and raw. However, if you are on a 21-30 raw diet, you will find your mind clearer, your complexion clearer, and you will lose weight. Here is an excellent article on the Pros and Cons on https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/raw-vegan-diet#bottom-line. And remember to ALWAYS wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them. You never know which hands have been touched before in the store or which pesticides the farmers have used to deter pests.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
Equipment Needed: Spiral Vegetable Slicer, Blender/Food Processor
Ingredients:
Marinara -
4 Roma Tomatoes, Chopped
1 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, Soaked
2 cloves Garlic, Crushed
2 Tablespoons Basil, Fresh
2 Tablespoons Oregano, Fresh
1 Red Bell Pepper, Large
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions:
Use a spiral vegetable slicer to process zucchini, toss with veggies. Set aside.
Ingredients:
Pasta -
2 Zucchini, Medium
4 Green Onions, Chopped
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, Chopped
1 Cup Cilantro, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Garlic Cloves, Minced
1/2 Cup Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
Directions:
Blend until smooth.
