CREAMY ZUCCHINI NOODLES AND CHERRY GRAPE TOMATOES

While I used to be a pasta-a-holic, I have found that since doing my candida cleanse, it is rarely on my mind. However, I do still enjoy the feeling of long noodle type things twirling around my fork and into my mouth. This is a classic type recipe using all things candida friendly while giving a nutrient-packed-punch.

INGREDIENTS

Zucchini Pasta

• 1 large organic zucchini (yellow or green)

• Handful of organic cherry grape tomatoes

• 175 grams of organic sprouted tofu

• 1 organic red onion

• 1 tbsp of organic cold pressed coconut oil

• Himalayan salt to taste

Zucchini Pasta Sauce (from HMI recipes)

• 1/3 of a cup of hemp seeds

• 1 squeeze of organic lemon

• 1-2 garlics depending on your taste

• Himalayan salt to taste

• 1/3 cup of spring or filtered water

• Handful of cilantro (optional)

Soak your zucchini, cherry grape tomatoes, onion, whole lemon and cilantro in a large bowl of distilled water and 3% hydrogen peroxide for 15-20 minutes to remove parasites.

Then pull out and place everything in a bowl and drain the water. Next, chop off one end of the zucchini and spiralize onto a plate. Add your cherry tomatoes. Next, cut your onion into thin slices and tofu into cubes. Pull out your pan and turn stovetop to medium heat. Add coconut oil and let it melt. Then add your onions, and stir every so often so that they do not burn for 2-3 minutes. Add your tofu cubes and continue cooking. If you find that it is starting to burn, either add a little water more coconut oil. Once the tofu has browned a little on both sides, take the pan of the heat and set to the side to make your pasta sauce.

In a blender (I use a Vitamix), add all of the above ingredients in the pasta sauce and blend. Depending on the consistency you prefer - whether thick or more runny, then adjust the amount of water you put in. When I am first trying out a recipe like this I tend to err on the side of less and then add a little bit more as needed. I can always add more liquid - it is tougher to take it away.

Combine the zucchini pasta together and drizzle your sauce. This one is yum!

I personally love to experiment with my dishes, based on what ingredients I have on hand. As an example, in this dish I might add avocado, lima beans or a squeeze of lime. Only you know your own tastes and when on a cleanse such as this, for me it is important to come up with recipes that I enjoy eating.