Zucchini Linguini

The Peggy K Zucchini Linguini is a quick, easy and more nutritious take on the pasta linguini version that you’re probably used to. The zucchini noodles are made using a spiralizer and the sauce actually contains protein so you will stay full longer than with traditional sauces. The Peggy K Zucchini Linguini “pasta” dish contains no unhealthy fats, preservatives or copious amounts of salt like the packaged store versions. It’s also gluten- and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy. You will have everyone asking what the noodles are made of with the Peggy K Zucchini Linguini, and kids will love that their veggies are “curled.” It involves no cooking (the best part, really) and is super easy to whip up in the Vitamix or Blendtec.

Health Benefits

Walnuts are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, and can reduce breast cancer and diabetes risks, boost heart health, improve reproductive health in men, may help prevent chemically-induced liver damage and have favorable effects on insulin levels in overweight adults.  An excellent protein and fiber source, they are loaded with manganese, as well as a good provider of copper, molybdenum, calcium and iron.  Hemp seeds come with a healthy blend of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, high fiber content, and quality amino acid profile. They help with relaxation, blood sugar control and blood pressure regulation, and potentially osteoporosis.  Help seeds are also high in magnesium and zinc.  Basil contains powerful antioxidants, and has properties that reduce swelling and inflammation.  It also helps prevent aging.  Basil is rich in vitamins A, C and K, magnesium, iron, potassium, and calcium.  Garlic helps prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia, protects against cell damage and aging, has been shown to protect against organ damage from heavy metal toxicity, aids in digestion and elimination of wastes from the body, purifies the bloodstream and remedies stomach inflammation.  It is one of the richest sources of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc and selenium.

Why make the Peggy K Zucchini Linguini?

If you’re running low on time, the Peggy K Zucchini Linguini is the recipe for you. It can actually be made a day ahead, then assembled at dinnertime or before an event if taking as a dish. But, if you’re making the Peggy K Zucchini Linguini the day-of you will only need about 15 minutes to throw everything together using the Vitamix or Blendtec, start to finish. Zucchini linguini, aside from being full of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, is a wonderful way to trick your kids into eating their veggies. They’ll love the curled veggies and the Peggy K Zucchini Linguini is safe for those with high blood pressure, the lactose-intolerant and anyone with gluten sensitivity. This great pasta recipe is also raw and preserves most, if not all, of the wonderful nutrients in the ingredients.

Peggy K Zucchini Linguini Recipe

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1. ½ cup Walnuts
2. 1 Tablespoons Hemp seeds
3. 2 cups fresh organic basil
4. 3 cloves Garlic
5. ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
6. 1 teaspoon sea salt

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to Vitamix or Blendtec and process until well combined.
2. Add 1-2 tablespoons of pesto to 1 cup of zucchini linguini and mix until well combined. Top with fresh cherry tomatoes, calamata olives and/or sun-dried tomatoes. Enjoy!

The Peggy K Zucchini Linguini is a fun dish to make for dinner.  You can switch out the noodle base, using cooked quinoa, pasta or spiralized zucchini.  Everyone will love the zucchini option and it’s a great way to get kids to eat veggies.  You can also include extra add-ins with your Peggy K Zucchini Linguini like chopped artichoke hearts, capers, and even chopped chicken.  Prepare the zucchini version quickly in your Vitamix or Blendtec (no cooking involved) for your next potluck as a cold salad, and add some reserved basil sprigs on top for a beautiful presentation. The Peggy K Zucchini Linguini is great served as an appetizer or main dish.

• Recipe by: Peggy K
• Recipe Type: Appetizer, Meal, Salad
• Servings: 2-4

Special Equipment:

Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Knife, Measuring spoons, Measuring cups, Large mixing bowl, Fork, Spoon

Ingredient Health Benefits

A walnut is the nut of any tree of the genus Juglans, particularly the Persian or English walnut, Juglans regia. It is used for food after full ripening for its nutmeat. Walnuts are a powerhouse of healthy nutrition. They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, with just ¼ cup of walnuts providing over 100% of the USRDA for omega-3 fatty acids. They are also ample sources of copper, manganese, molybdenum, and biotin. Walnuts are excellent for the cardiovascular system, help prevent cancer, and contain unique phytonutrition that we are just beginning to understand. Walnuts are an essential part of a healthy diet.

Hemp is a commonly used term for high-growing varieties of the Cannabis plant and its products, which include fiber, oil, and seed. Hemp seeds are a great source of nutritious protein and deliver the tough to find amino acid, GLA. Hemp seeds are rich in protein and contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Bitamin B-12, folic acid and are rich in magnesium, potassium, iron and magnesium.

Basil, Thai basil, or sweet basil, is a common name for the culinary herb Ocimum basilicum of the family Lamiaceae. Basil is a very good source of Vitamin K. It is also high in manganese and copper, and has ample amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, folate, and iron. Basil is DNA-protective, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and good for cardiovascular health.

Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Garlic is a powerful anti-fungal agent and has been used traditionally to ward off sickness and infection. Studies show that garlic reduces cholesterol production, reduces blood pressure, and is preventive against stomach cancer.

Virgin olive oil is olive oil that hasn’t been processed. Olive oil is a fat obtained from the olive, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. Olive oil is an excellent source of monounsaturated fatty acids, essential to heart and nerve health. Olive oil is rich in vitamin E. Olive oil, especially extra virgin, contains tyrosol phenolic compounds such as oleuropein and oleocanthal. These compounds are responsible for its bitter, and pungent taste. Oleocanthal, oleurpein, and its derivative hydroxytyrosol are powerful antioxidants. They play a vital role fighting against cancer, inflammation, coronary artery disease, degenerative nerve diseases, diabetes and more.

Sea salt is a mineral substance composed primarily of sodium chloride, derived from seawater. Salt provides sodium, which is absolutely essential for cell function and human life itself. The average American diet contains far too much salt, making this ingredient a good one to avoid if you are uncertain how much you are getting in your food. Over-intake of sodium is a cause of many health problems, including cardiovascular disease. Sea salt contains other crucial trace minerals and is a healthy food consumed in moderation.