ZOODLES FIESTA STYLE
Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free
Yields 4-6 servings
ZOODLE INGREDIENTS
6 zucchini squash (sub with yellow summer squash if desired), spiralized 1 cup sugar plum or cherry tomatoes, sliced into quarters 1 large bell pepper, diced 1 ½ cups (1 15oz. can) black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn 1 cup cooked quinoa 2 scallions, thinly sliced Juice from 1 large lemon or lime Juice from ½ orange 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar ¼ cup tahini or olive oil Pink Himalayan salt, to taste Red pepper flakes, to taste Cayenne pepper, to taste Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce, recipe below
CILANTRO AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE INGREDIENTS
2 avocados, pits, and skin removed 2 Tbsp. water, or more as needed to thin out Juice from 2 limes 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 cups packed fresh cilantro 1 tsp. pink Himalayan salt, to taste 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed Cayenne pepper, to taste
CILANTRO AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE METHOD
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
ZOODLE METHOD
Spiralize zucchini and place into a large bowl. The Paderno World Cuisine Spiral Slicer is our spiralizer of choice. Add remaining ingredients, toss and adjust seasonings to taste, and drizzle with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce. Serve at room temp or chilled.
Enjoy as a main dish or a delightfully filling side!
Thrive on,
Coach Jentry
Jentry Lee Hull is the culinary wizard behind the plant-powered delights on @hullyeahwerevegan. As a yoga instructor, boot camp coach, Dietetics student, amateur chef, and longtime vegan, Jentry strives to marry fitness, wellness, mindfulness, health, and compassion in every aspect of her work. Jentry loves creating and sharing tasty vegan food with clients, friends, neighbors, and family.
“Just as yoga is the intention of linking our movement to our breath, how we nourish our bodies is a matter of uniting our values with our actions. It is not about achieving perfection, but rather doing the best we can for ourselves and others.”