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3-Ingredient Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Cashew Sauce

Zucchini Noodles with Cashew Sauce

This healthy zucchini noodles with cashew sauce is both yummy and easy to make. Make this basic recipe your own: add olive oil, tomato paste or basil leaves. Add your favorite herbs and spices. Use vegetable broth instead of water for a more flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Soaking Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Julienne Peeler

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Zucchini Large
  • 2 cups Cashews Raw, Unsalted
  • 2 cloves Garlic Peeled
  • Salt To taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak cashews in water for at least 2 hours, until creamy smooth.
  • Add cashews, garlic and salt in a blender or a food processor. Add about a cup of water or vegetable broth.
  • Blend until creamy smooth. Add more liquid until desired consistency.
  • Spiralize the zucchini.
  • Place the spiralized zucchini noodles on a plate, and top with the cashew sauce.

Optional Add-Ons

  • Olive oil. Vegetable broth instead of water. Fresh basil (make it a pesto). Pine nuts, walnuts, pecans instead of cashews. Tomato paste. Herbs and spices. Nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor).
Keyword Diabetic, Gluten Free, Keto, Ketogenic, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian