Sesame Noodles & Broccoli

Zucchini and other vegetable pastas are gaining popularity fast. Vegetable slicers/spiralizers are easy to find and so much fun to experiment with. This recipe could also be made with carrot or yellow squash noodles.

Sesame Zucchini Noodles

Zucchinin Pasta

2 medium zucchinis, peeled

Thai Sesame Dressing

¼ C sesame oil
½ C. lemon juice
1/8 C coconut aminos
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp chili flakes
2 Tbs cashews, soaked 1 hour

Broccoli and Toppings

1 C broccoli florettes, 
cut small
2 Tbs coconut aminos
1 Tbsp. green onion, cut on the bias
1 Tbsp. mint, chiffonade
1 tsp. basil, chiffonade
1 handful baby greens
pinch of chili flakes
pinch of nutritional yeast 
pinch salt and pepper. 

Process

For sesame dressing blend all ingredients until smooth.
For broccoli and green onion coat and marinate in coconut amino for 20 minutes. 
For zucchini peel two zucchinis and cut in half width wise to fit in the spiralizer. 
Turn handle to produce vermicelli like noodles. 

Assembly

Dress noodles in about two tablespoons dressing. Careful to not overdress.
Use  a large plate or bowl to place greens on bottom, then layer 3/4 of marinated broccoli / spring onions, and 1/2 of mint and basil. 
Twirl all noodles in sauce and gently place on top of broccoli mixture. Keep noodles light with a high peek.
Place addition broccoli around noodles to decorate and sprinkle with chifffonade of herbs.
Top with chili flakes, nutritional yeast,  salt and pepper to taste.

MAKES TWO SERVING. Share with someone you love!