Grain-Free Raw Pasta two ways, and the goodness of Daikon
I love faux pasta. And my love is now able to reach new heights as I am now lucky enough to own a spiral slicer!! Don’t despair, a good old vegetable peeler works very nicely too – and you get lovely ribbons that way. Which ever way you choose, get on the faux pasta bandwagon, you will have so much fun and you are limited only by your imagination!
As I’m currently in cleanse mode, I am going a little crazy with it. I have been including quite a lot of daikon radish as it’s great friends with any cleansing and detoxifying activities.
It behaves like a diuretic, flushing toxins out via the kidneys, cleanses the liver & colon, and acts as a decongestant helping to rid mucus and gunk from the respiratory system. What more could you ask for?!
Zucchini and Daikon ‘Pasta’ with Basil and Walnut Pesto
Pasta:
Slice up a zucchini and half a daikon radish using either a vegetable peeler or a spiraliser. Sprinkle with a little olive oil, gently mix through, and set aside.
(N.B. Cucumber also works well as ‘pasta’)
Pesto:
A large handful of basil
1/3 cup walnuts (or pistachios/cashews)
1 clove of garlic
A drizzle of lemon juice
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
A handful of olives, or a teaspoon of miso paste
Black pepper and sea salt to taste
Combine all ingredients in a mortar and pestle or food processor, done.
Dollop the pesto on top of your faux pasta, finish with a little drizzle of olive oil, enjoy!
Meg Thompson
Naturopath & Holistic NutritionistRead more here
