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Zucchini Pasta with Hemp Alfredo Sauce

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini ends trimmed
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 cups thinly sliced spinach
  • 1/3 cup hempseeds hemp hearts
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened plain nondairy milk
  • 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Tbsp fresh oregano or 1dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil

Instructions

  • Use spiralizer to cut zucchini into noodlelike strands. Alternatively, use serrated vegetable peeler to shave zucchini into ribbonlike noodles. In large bowl, toss together zucchini noodles, bell pepper, and spinach.
  • In blender container, place hemp hearts and nondairy milk and let soak for 30 minutes. Blend until smooth. Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; blend until everything is mixed well.
  • Add hemp sauce to vegetables and toss to coat. Toss in sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Divide among serving plates or bowls.

Notes

Per serving: 318 calories; 20 g protein; 23 g total fat (2 g sat. fat); 13 g total carbohydrates (4 g sugars, 5 g fiber); 244 mg sodium