Zucchini Noodle Bolognese

With the complex flavor of tomatoes and garlic combined with the earthy mushrooms and bold spices of chili powder and cumin, this bolognese is a delicious raw take on the traditional dish that is sure to leave you satisfied! 

Zucchini is rich in poly-phenolic antioxidants which are essential in helping to protect the body from aging, illness, and disease. Zucchini is also a good source of potassium which is an important intra-cellular electrolyte that helps to maintain fluid balance and normalize blood pressure and is vital in helping to prevent heart attacks and stroke. 

Zucchini contains phytonutrients that are important for prostate health as they can help to reduce the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BOH). They also contain powerful anti-inflammatory compounds which can aid asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Zucchini is also known to be particularly beneficial for hypertension, cataracts, macular degeneration, atherosclerosis, diabetes, edema, multiple sclerosis, and stomach and colon cancers. 

Mushrooms have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that can effectively regulate inflammation in the heart, joints, organs, and tissues making them especially good for those who suffer with arthritis, heart disease, asthma, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Mushrooms also contain an antioxidant compound called L-ergothioneine which is known to be incredibly important for cognitive function, eye health, reproductive health, and lung health. 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 4 large zucchini*, peeled
• 2 cups sun dried tomatoes 
• 2 cups tomatoes

• 3 cups mushrooms

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 date

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup parsley

• 2 leaves of basil 
• 1 tsp each of cumin and chili powder and poultry seasoning blend
• 1⁄2 tsp each of sea salt, paprika 
• 1 pinch dried oregano 

DIRECTIONS: 

Turn the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer, a julienne peeler or normal peeler. If using a normal peeler, pat noodles dry before portioning into bowls. 

Set aside 1 cup of mushrooms before combining all remaining ingredients in a food processor. Process until well combined into a thick sauce. Slice remaining mushrooms and stir in. Top zoodle bowls with a hearty portion of the sauce and enjoy. 

Notes 

*Cucumber can be used in place of zucchini for noodles 

Serves 2-4 

This item posted: 03-Dec-2017