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Creamy Zucchini Noodles with White Lentil Spring Onion Sauce
Entrees
Course
Difficulty
Moderate
Pulse Type
Lentils
Specialty Diet
Vegan
Nutrition
300 calories or less
Cook Time
35 minutes
Nutrition
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Servings:
Cheesy sunflower sprinkle:
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds raw, unsalted
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt sea
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp miso paste mellow/light
White Lentil Spring Onion Sauce:
- 1/3 cup lentils, white picked over and rinsed
- 3/4 cup green onions greens, roughly chopped; chives, green onions or ramp greens; or a mix
- 1/4 cup basil fresh
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps water filtered
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 tsp miso paste mellow/light
- 1/4 tsp maple syrup pure; or agave nectar
- salt and pepper to taste
Noodles:
- 4 medium zucchini
- roasted vegetables
- basil extra; chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cheesy sunflower sprinkle:
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combine the sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, and miso in the bowl of a food processor. Run the motor of the food processor on high until you have a crumbly, dusty consistency. Transfer cheesy sunflower sprinkle to another bowl, wipe the food processor bowl out with a dry towel, and return it to the base.
White Lentil Spring Onion Sauce:
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start by bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the lentils to the water and stir. Bring the lentils back up to a hearty simmer. Cook the lentils until slightly mushy, about 25 minutes. Drain the lentils and transfer them to the bowl of a food processor.
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To the food processor bowl, add the chopped spring onion greens, basil, olive oil, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, miso, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Run the motor of the food processor on high until you have a smooth and creamy consistency, stopping to scrape the sides down a couple times. Check the sauce for seasoning, adjust, and set aside.
Noodles:
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Run the zucchinis through a spiralizer or make strands out of them with a julienne peeler. Place zucchini noodles in a large bowl. Toss zucchini noodles with the spring onion miso sauce, and some salt and pepper to taste. Once noodles are coated, divide them among 4 serving bowls. Top the creamy zucchini noodles with the cheesy sunflower sprinkle, roasted vegetables, and chopped basil. Serve immediately.