Sweet Marinara Over Zucchini Raw Vegan

Fresh, vibrant, and completely raw vegan, Sweet Marinara Over Zucchini is a guilt-free delight that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. This quick 20-minute recipe features tender zucchini noodles topped with a luscious, naturally sweet marinara sauce made with juicy Roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, and the subtle caramel sweetness of Medjool dates. Fragrant fresh basil, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice elevate the dish, while a touch of crushed red pepper adds optional heat. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal, this gluten-free, no-cook recipe is ideal for health-conscious food lovers seeking bold flavors without compromise. Garnish with extra basil or pepper flakes for a stunning, restaurant-worthy presentation!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized Zucchini
• 4 medium-sized Roma tomatoes
• 1 cup (soaked for 1 hour and drained) Sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized Red bell pepper
• 2 pitted Medjool dates
• 1 cup (loosely packed) Fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and dry the zucchinis. Using a spiralizer, create long, thin zucchini noodles. If you don't have a spiralizer, use a julienne peeler or a vegetable peeler to create ribbons. Set the noodles aside in a large bowl.

Step 2

2. In a blender or food processor, combine the Roma tomatoes, soaked sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, Medjool dates, basil leaves, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.

Step 3

3. Blend the sauce ingredients together until smooth but slightly chunky for texture, or until completely smooth if preferred.

Step 4

4. Taste the marinara sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your taste.

Step 5

5. Divide the zucchini noodles evenly among four bowls or plates.

Step 6

6. Pour the sweet marinara sauce over the zucchini noodles, ensuring each bowl is coated generously.

Step 7

7. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious raw vegan Sweet Marinara Over Zucchini dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1125.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	816.4

Total Fat 31.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6832.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 104.1g
Protein 18.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 251.3mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 4455.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 59.4%