Zucchini Pasta With Tomato Basil Sauce And Almond Parmesan Crumbles:

• 1 large organic zucchini (or 2 small)
• 4-5 sundried tomatoes, rehydrated (not oil-packed)
• 1 heaping cup of any variety of tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Each: basil, oregano, onion powder,
• Additions: red pepper flakes, thyme, rosemary
• fresh basil, torn
• 1/2 cup raw almonds (or sprouted)
• 1 tablespoon organic garlic and herb seasoning
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• sea salt and black pepper

1. Rehydrate your sundried tomatoes either by soaking them in water overnight or in boiling water for 30 minutes to an hour on your counter.
2. Use a spiralizer or mandolin for the zucchini and place into a bowl. Loosen with fingers to separate if they get stuck together.
3. Add the plump sundried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and red pepper flakes (if adding) into a food processor and blend into blended and well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to desired taste. Add to the bowl of zucchini "pasta"
4. For the crumbles: Using the same food processor (*the moisture leftover from the tomato sauce allows the crumbles to clump together*), add the almonds, garlic, nutritional yeast, garlic & herb seasoning, and hemp seeds. Blend into clumps form.rn**Optional (for non-raw eaters): Use a pan or a cast iron skillet. Heat olive oil or grapeseed oil and toast the parmesan ingredients until lightly toasted and fragrant. Turn off the heat and set off to the side to slightly cool before topping the dish.
5. Toss the pasta and sauce together gently. Top with almond "Parmesan" crumbles. Before serving sprinkle fresh torn basil leaves.rn*TIP: Tearing the basil leaves will bring out the flavors more because of your natural oils in your fingers. Plus a rustic look never hurt anyone :)
6. BONUS: Add some massaged kale, baby kale, spinach, or other greens to this dish for that extra health boost!

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/29828-zucchini-pasta-with-tomato-basil-sauce-and-almond-parmesan-crumbles (may not work)