Before I go any further with the raw recipe stuff I think I should note that I am not a raw foodist, nor have I "gone raw". Currently, however, I am enjoying a diet that is about 2/3 raw. I'm not a big fan of revolutions, particularly the culinary kind, and I don't think anything fares well in the extreme. That is to say, raw recipes suit me and my lifestyle very well at the moment, but I do not think it is the great cure for all ills, and I'm not about to give up cooking in favor of low bone density.
All that out of the way, this recipe rocks. It's still very much "chick food" in my opinion, but I think it's really tasty, interesting, and very satisfying. All ingredients (honey, pine nuts, etc.) are of the raw variety. I use my v-slicer for the zucchini, which makes quick work of it.
Raw Alfredo with Zucchini, Peas and Pepper(serves 4)
3/4 c coconut water (Rosauers and the Co-Op stock it)
2 tbs lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 tsp kosher salt
1 c pine nuts
1/4 tsp nutmeg
pinch of allspice
pinch of ground pepper
1/4 young coconut meat (I replaced these with flakes in a pinch and it worked fine)
1 1/2 tsp honey
1 tsp Nutritional Yeast (bulk bins at Co-Op)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 c peas
4 zucchini, sliced into ribbons
handful of parsley garnish
1) Combine all ingredients except the peas, zucchini and red pepper in a blender or food processor and puree til smooth.
2) Pour over the zucchini noodles, peas and red peppers.
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