Raw Vegan Walnut Meat | Zoodles with Walnut Meat | Zucchini Noodles | Vegan Recipes

walnuts

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground flaxseeds provide a similar texture and are often less expensive.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Brewer's yeast offers a similar flavor profile for a lower cost.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: cucumber

💰Cheaper: spaghetti squash

Spaghetti squash can provide a similar texture for a lower price.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable while still suitable for cooking.

Start by making zoodles using 1 green zucchini and 1 yellow zucchini with a handheld spiralizer.

If available, a KitchenAid attachment or any other spiralizer can be used.

Next, prepare the pasta sauce by adding tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, onion, and garlic into a food processor.

Mix the ingredients in the food processor until well combined.

For the walnut meat, add raw walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes into the food processor.

Season the walnut mixture with your choice of seasonings, ensuring the mixture is not bland.

Add a little bit of water to the walnut mixture if it is too thick, and mix until it reaches a meat-like consistency.

Taste the walnut meat as you go to adjust seasonings if necessary.

Plate the dish by layering fresh zoodles, then adding the fresh tomato sauce, followed by the walnut meat.

Garnish the dish with fresh basil before serving.

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