Green Zucchini Pasta

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Ingredients (2 serves) :

• 2 Zucchini noodles ( I used a spiralizer for this otherwise you can use a vegetable peeler) 

• 1 head broccoli florets, chopped

• 1 onion, chopped finely 

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped in half 

• 2 handfuls of spinach 

• Protein source: add chicken/ prawns/ beef/ tofu/ fish

For the Green Dressing:

• Small handful parsley

• Small handful coriander

• Small handful basil

• 1/4 cup flaxseed or olive oil

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 clove garlic

• Small handful cashews

• 1 tsp wholegrain mustard

• 1/2 lemon juice

• 1-2  tbsp apple cider vinegar

• Salt + pepper to taste

Method

1. For the dressing: Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth!

2. Heat a pan over medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add garlic and onions and mix to combine for 3-5 minutes. Add your protein source (chicken/ fish/ beans/ tofu/ meat) and cook for another 7-10 minutes. Add spinach and zucchini noodles and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and green dressing and mix to combine.

3. Garnish with coriander and seasoning.

** For males or physically active females, add an additional 1-2 cups roasted pumpkin