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Zucchini Noodles with Raw Tomato Sauce {GF, Vegan + Super Simple}

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Zucchini noodles are mixed with a quick and easy, raw tomato sauce that is delicious and vegan-friendly! Perfect for a healthy meal!

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Sometimes I think that I am a lot stronger than I think.

And, with that little thought, let me tell you a story. Grab your blankies and get cozy.

Yesterday, I was at the gym.  I know, you’re bored already. I promise, it gets good.

I had wanted to do some squats, but ALL the squat racks were taken.  Which is not un-common, since there are only two in the WHOLE GYM.

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Now, the weight that I wanted to squat was more than I could actually lift with my spindle little weaky-girly arms, which is why I like the rack.  You can just walk right up to it, get your shoulder under it and WHAM! BAM! THANK YOU MA’AM! You’re gettin’ yo’ squat on.  No lift-age necessary.

So, I asked one of the buffity-buff workey-outey guys if they could take  a free standing barbell and put it across my back. He did.  He asked if I wanted him to stay and help me de-load when I was done.

My answer: “Nah. I got dissss.”

False Taylor. So ,SO false.

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I finished.  I stood there.  I stood there some more.  Then, 1…2….3 using my legs (which was my first mistake, since they were jell to the O) I pushed up and tried to get the barbell over my shoulders.

And then it came crashing down on my toes and I fell over.

Yeuuppp.

I picked myself up off the floor, along with the small shards of pride that I had left, and BOOGIED right out of that gym.  Jell-O legs and ALL.

My only solace? Coming home to crunchy num-nums in the form of Doctor In The Kitchen Flackers.

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If only I had a box of these during my workout, I coulda just stuck my head right inside it and hidden from the world until I finally had to eat my way out.

Like an ostrich. Without the sand. Or feather. Or general bird-like qualities.  You get it.

Now, Flackers.

Have you guys tried them? They ain’t just any crackers.  Let’s break it down:

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  1. Raw, vegan AND gluten free.  If you had to pick a cracker to watch out for – it’s these. TRIPLE THREAT yo’.
  2. They come in ALL the flavors – Dill, Cinnamon Currant, Rosemary, Savory and, my personal fav, Sun Dried Tomato and Basil.
  3. They’re made of flax seeds (Get it- FLA-ckers) so they’re just oozing with protein-y, fiberous-ness health.

Now, did you know that you could put crackers into a sauce to make it thick? I saw it on “Chopped” one day….so I decided to try it. <— Do that.

This tomato sauce, like the Flackers, is totally raw, vegan, gluten free and is SUPAH EZ.

Pour it over some zucchini noodles to make it a complete meal.

Or just spoon it into your mouth. I won’t tell anyone.

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‘Cause I’ll be right there with ya.

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Zucchini noodles are mixed with a quick and easy, raw tomato sauce that is delicious and vegan-friendly! Perfect for a healthy Italian inspired meal!

Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword raw tomato sauce, vegan dinners, zucchini noodles, zucchini pasta
Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2
Author Taylor

Ingredients

  • For the zoodles:
  • 4 Large zucchinis
  • Salt
  • For the tomato sauce:
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh tomato chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Sun Ripened Tomato and Basil Flackers lightly crushed (about 4 crackers),
  • 2 Tbsp packed Sun dried tomato packed in olive oil chopped + additional for garnish
  • 1 1/4 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 Tbsp Oil from the sun dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Red wine vinegar
  • Salt/pepper to taste *
  • Fresh basil sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  2. To make zoodles: **
  3. Use a 5 mm julienne blade on amandolinand slice zucchini lengthwise to make long noodles.
  4. Toss the zucchini noodles with a good amount of salt, and let them sit in a strainer over a bowl for 20-30 minutes. Stir them around a few times while they strain.
  5. While the noodles strain , combine all remaining ingredients (except the fresh basil) in asmall food processor and blend until thick and well combined. ***
  6. Squeeze the excess water out of the zoodles and place into a bowl. Add the sauce into the bowl and mix well until the sauce thins out and is evenly coating the zoodles.
  7. Garnish with additional sun dried tomato, fresh basil and DEVOUR!

Recipe Notes

Zucchini noodles can be salty on their own. So, if you are planning to use this sauce over zucchini noodles,I would recommend leaving the salt out and testing once it is mixed in with the zucchini noodles.br]* You can also use a [spiralizer. I LOVE this one!
** You can add more olive oil if you want a runnier sauce, as this is thick and almost paste-y. However, as zucchini noodles are quite watery, I find it's better to have a thicker sauce as the zoodles thin it down once mixed together.

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  1. Lauren says

    August 27, 2014 at 8:58 am

    Those crackers look amazing!
    That is so something I would do in the gym. I hope your toes are not too crushed!!
    I love raw courgette (what we call it in the UK) noodles! With the right tomato sauce they are so delicious, and this sauce looks the bomb especially with sun dried tomatoes – hello!

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  4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    August 27, 2014 at 11:50 am

    I give you an A for effort at the gym, Taylor! I am so intimidated by the weight machines that I will only do it if my husband goes with. I’ll do the leg ones, but any of the squats or manly machines, no way! So good for you! 🙂 I love how you call these noodles “zoodles!” Zucchini noodles have been on my list for forever to make! And the sauce sounds amazing, too! I’ll definitely have to check out those flackers!

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    • Taylor Kiser says

      August 27, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Haha, well thank you! I actually work out alone most of the time since I like early morning workouts and the hubs works graveyards, so he is still at work when I work out!
      YOU HAVEN’T TRIED ZOODLES? YOU MUST. Fun to say, fun to eat! Ha! Thanks Gayle!

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  8. Christine says

    August 27, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    LOL! That reminds me of the time my husband was supposed to be spotting me and I dropped the bar on my head when my arms gave out. I’m like, “Gee, thanks for paying attention.” ha ha!

    I love zoodles….yum yum yummy!

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  12. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

    August 27, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    Hahaha! I probably woulda’ done the same thing too—But hey, a woman’s gotta protect her pride right?! 😉
    And oh my gosh, I am ALL about zucchini noodles right now—they’re the bomb and I’m kinda obsessed. This looks like the perfect way to use up all my garden tomatoes AND zucchini! 😉

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  13. Michele @ Two Raspberries says

    August 27, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    well I’m glad you made it outa the gym alive lol! …This looks absolutely DE-licious I love Zuccini noodles! Pinned! … I have never heard of “flackers” before I’ll have to see if anywhere around me carries them 😉

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  23. Amy says

    August 28, 2014 at 3:26 am

    Oh your poor toes!!! I hope you are feeling better now?
    I once jumped onto a treadmill in the middle of a crowded gym, but didn’t realise the treadmill was still running from the previous person. I got smashed up pretty good and nearly threw up in the middle of the gym. Sisters in embarrassment. Also there was an incident with a swiss ball…
    These noodles look perfect for a hot summer night! We are going to have some of those this year so I will keep this one up my sleeve 🙂 Those crackers sound fantastic, and perfect for healing wounded gym pride 🙂

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    • Taylor Kiser says

      August 28, 2014 at 11:19 am

      Yep, toes are bright eyes and bushy tailed again…? 🙂
      Oh my goodness, now THAT sounds painful and embarrassing, I am glad you’re ok Amy!
      Thanks so much for the love! 😀

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    • Taylor Kiser says

      August 28, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      You are so sweet for being so concerned! Yep I totally fine, thanks!
      YAY for trying zoodles! Aren’t they yummay! 😀

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    • Taylor Kiser says

      August 29, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      Oh dear! Well, there aren’t very many people in the world more accident prone than I – you’ll be fine!!
      You would love the crackers girlfriend – thanks!

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  27. Amrita says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:24 am


    I love ZOODLES! I make them in a korean style with soy, a bit of sesame oil, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, onion and some maple syrup. Always hits the spot. I did however, encounter one time where I made the same thing and it for some reason ended up VERY VERY bitter – like medicine if not worst. Have you ever encountered that? I was thinking it may be the skin of the zucchini, (I did not buy organic zucchini)….but that kind of scared me off making more zoodles. Shame because I have a great spiralizer…Would love to know if you’ve ever encountered the same thing!

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    • Taylor Kiser says

      December 1, 2014 at 6:51 am

      Your recipe sounds delicious! Unfortunately, I have no encountered that…I wonder why? I always leave the skin on and I haven’t had a problem, sorry!! But, still, try them again! I’m sure it’ll be better 😀

      Reply

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