Zucchini noodles are mixed with a quick and easy, raw tomato sauce that is delicious and vegan-friendly! Perfect for a healthy meal!
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.
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.
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.
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:
- Raw, vegan AND gluten free. If you had to pick a cracker to watch out for – it’s these. TRIPLE THREAT yo’.
- They come in ALL the flavors – Dill, Cinnamon Currant, Rosemary, Savory and, my personal fav, Sun Dried Tomato and Basil.
- 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.
‘Cause I’ll be right there with ya.
Raw tomato sauce
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!
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
- To make zoodles: **
- Use a 5 mm julienne blade on amandolinand slice zucchini lengthwise to make long noodles.
- 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.
- While the noodles strain , combine all remaining ingredients (except the fresh basil) in asmall food processor and blend until thick and well combined. ***
- 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.
- 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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Lauren says
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!
Taylor Kiser says
They are still in one piece, so I am good!
Thanks so much Lauren…you would LOVE these crackers, so yum!
Bri | Bites of Bri says
YIKES! I hope your toes are okay even if your pride is all gone. I’m loving zucchini right now and can’t wait to try it with this sauce. Looks like the perfect lunch or dinner side.
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Bri! My toes are still intact – thanks for the concern! 😉
Emily says
I think I just need to hire you as a cook!! Everything on this site is amazing!!! Day after day, yum!!! pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha well thank you SO much Emily – that means a lot! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
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!
Taylor Kiser says
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!
Lauren+Kelly+Nutrition says
Those crackers look delicious, I need to find them! I would totally do that at the gym too, hope you are ok! XO
Taylor Kiser says
I lived to tell the tale…and yes you would ADORE these girl! Thanks!
Cassie says
I keep thinking to myself that I need to give zucchini noodles a try and these might convince me to do it ASAP. Love the sound of this!
Taylor Kiser says
You haven’t tried them yet? YOU MUST! Thanks Cassie! 😀
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
So pretty! We have been on a zucchini noodles kick lately and our kids love it! This sounds fabulous, Taylor! Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you SO much Anna! We love our zoodles here too! 😀
Christine says
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!
Taylor Kiser says
OH gosh! that sounds terrible Christine!
Thanks! You would love this then!
Chelsea+@chelseasmessyapron says
So glad you weren’t seriously hurt Taylor!! These zucchini noodles look gorgeous – I love the tomato sauce with them and those crackers = yumm!! Pinned 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much girl…both for the pin and concern! 😀
ami@naivecookcooks says
Girl you are one fighter!!! Hippie you are OK! These zoodles look so so delicious that I want these for breakfast!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, yes…I survived! Thanks SO much! 😀
Melanie+@+Carmel+Moments says
Another beautiful zucchini recipe. And I’ve got to get my hands on those crackers ASAP. They look delish!
Happy Wednesday Taylor!
Taylor Kiser says
Yes you must – they are so yum! Thanks so much Melanie, and to you too!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
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! 😉
Taylor Kiser says
Exactly. You understand!
DOUBLE THREAT meals for the win! Haha! Thanks Sarah 🙂
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
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 😉
Taylor Kiser says
I hope you find them because they are deeelish! Thanks Michele!
Marjory+@+Dinner-Mom says
You know I love zoodles so I had to head right over here…and yay found these delish looking crackers. Hope your toes are okay!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Marjory! Toes are fine 🙂
Alice+@+Hip+Foodie+Mom says
love the zoodles . . and will have to check out the “Flackers”- love that name! 😛 great styling and gorgeous photos by the way, Taylor!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Alice! 😀
Michelle @ Healthy Recipe Ecstasy says
I gotta get me some of these Flackers! I hope your toes are OK. I try to steer clear of all the crazy weight machines at the gym because I have no idea how to use them. You’re brave for trying!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, thanks for the concern Michelle! My toes are good to go! 🙂 And yes, Flackers! So yummy! 😀
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I really need to get on these zucchini noodles! LOVE
Taylor Kiser says
YES, they are my life! Thanks Katrina!
Shaina says
I literally just bought a spiralizer this morning. PINNED!!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Woo hoo! Tell me how it is girl, I just used my mandolin!
Debra @ Worth Cooking says
This looks fantastic! Love the sundried tomato tomato sauce.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Debra!
Amanda+@+.running+with+spoons. says
At least the only thing that got hurt was your pride! Totally sounds like something I would do… if I wasn’t WAY too intimidated to even try picking up the free barbells. And girl… your photography is just stunning!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! Whateva, I beat you BEAST mode at the gym! 😉
Thank you so much lady!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
so glad you weren’t seriously hurt girl! I have got to try zoodles!
Taylor Kiser says
YES! They are so good!! Thanks Brittany!
Megan+{Country+Cleaver} says
I have got to jump on this zoodle train!! These look gorgeous!
Taylor Kiser says
CHOO CHOO! Yes, you have to girl. Thanks a mill!
Amy says
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 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
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! 😀
Phi+@+The+Sweetphi+Blog says
omg girl, that sounds awful! Are you ok?!? These zucchini noodles sound amazing!!! I just yesterday finished a recipe with zucchini instead of noodles, so I’m all on board this train 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
You are so sweet for being so concerned! Yep I totally fine, thanks!
YAY for trying zoodles! Aren’t they yummay! 😀
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
Ouch! Poor you! I hope you’re feeling better.
I don’t think I have seen these crackers in my grocery store and i’m always looking for new crackers. Must check them out, especially the Cinnamon Currant. Sounds pretty good!
Taylor Kiser says
My toes recovered! Thanks for the sympathy girlfriend!
YES, I loved the cinnamon currant, so yummy!! 😀
Brianne+@+Cupcakes+&+Kale+Chips says
You story has me scared, because I am going to start Les Mills Pump. But at least I’ll be in my own house 🙂 These zoodles look fabulous!! I’ll have to find the crackers!
Taylor Kiser says
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!
Amrita says
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!
Taylor Kiser says
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 😀
Marissa says
This dish looks amazing! I love zucchini noodles.
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both! Thanks Marissa!
Lesia says
Hi! Haha good story 😀 I love squads!! I tried RAW Zocchini Noodles few weeks ago for the first time and today I get my great spiralizer so Tomorrow is day D….wish me luck and check out my Raw intro – Lots of love and inspiration 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Lesia!
Anamika @ Supplement Crunch says
I Love Noodles and This looks fantastic! i will try to make this, thanks to share with me.
Taylor Kiser says
I hope you love them!