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.
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!
Tips & Notes:
** 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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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!