Mediterranean Pesto Carrot Noodles {Vegan/GF/Raw}
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Recipe type: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Serves: 1-2
 
In this easy vegan and gluten free dish, spiralized raw carrot noodles are topped with tons of Mediterranean veggies and a homemade herb pesto!
Ingredients
Basil, Mint, and Spinach Pesto
  • 1 cup basil
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ¼ cup packed mint leaves (8-12)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ΒΌ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp tahini
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
Pasta and Toppings
  • 1 large carrot
  • ¼ cup chickpeas
  • 2-3 pearl tomatoes, quartered
  • ¼ cup diced cucumber
  • 6-8 kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1 tbsp dill
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
  1. Using a spiralizer, spiralize carrot to form noodles.
  2. In a food processor, combine all pesto ingredients and pulse until liquified.
  3. Toss pasta with pesto and stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives.
  4. Add dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  5. Serve!
Recipe by Whisk & Shout at https://whiskandshout.com/mediterranean-pesto-carrot-noodles-vegangfraw/