Zu-Ghetti Primavera With Papaya & Fresh Basil [DF/V]
Eric Rivkin
In this easy recipe, the zucchini is an amazing vegetable that makes a healthy, filling, non-fat essential carb hearty entrée and substitute for flour pasta. And its packed with live enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and protein without being destroyed by heat. Great for picnics, takes less time and cleanup than cooked pasta. No pots to boil over!
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
2-3 lbs. Zucchini, tips removed
1 small or 1/4 large red firm papaya, peeled, halved the long way, seeded
1/4 cup of fresh basil, packed, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, minced fine
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp dried tomatoes, soaked overnight, finely chopped (save soak water)
juice of 1 fresh lime
juice of 1 fresh orange
1/2 tsp Nama Shoyu (a type of fragrant unpasteurized soy sauce found at natural food stores)
Instructions:
Using the narrow julienne plate on a mandoline, cut the zucchinis and papaya into thick long noodles. If you don't have a mandoline, slice the zucchini into very thin slabs the long way with a potato peeler or sharp 8" or larger chef's knife. Stack the slices on a cutting board, then cut the stack again to make the noodles.
Set aside the papaya. Mix all ingredients except the papaya by hand in a bowl. Then gently mix in the papaya. Let the mix marinate about 15 minutes before serving. The zucchini noodles will soften like the texture of cooked pasta. Options: Serving options: add diced tomatoes, marinated mushrooms, or Marinara Basica sauce.
Living Foods Chef Eric Rivkin provides a host of quick and easy raw foods recipes for snacks, hearty main dishes and desserts - all made entirely from fresh ingredients the way nature intended - uncooked, vibrant in flavor, full of optimum life force and nutrition. When he is not teaching rawfood classes at Lakewinds, Eric Rivkin conducts classes at his lake home in Chanhassen, caters small events, and consults individuals and families on learning a healthy lifestyle. Integrate the best of nutrition and living food culinary arts by contacting Eric at (952) 470-9726 or erivkin@mindspring.com.