Raw Zucchini “Rice” with Sweet & Sour Sauce

By Stanka Vukelić

Photo: Stanka Vukelić

Raw Zucchini “Rice” with Sweet & Sour Sauce

Even before going raw vegan, I was a huge fan of risottos. While experimenting, I found that vegetable rice can easily be created in a food processor. This is one variation with a fantastic sweet and sour sauce, which I make regularly. Like so many other raw recipes, this one will be easy and quick to prepare.

Raw Zucchini “Rice” with Sweet & Sour Sauce

Preparation time: 15 min.

Ingredients for 2 people:

For Zucchini “Rice”:
4 medium-sized zucchinis (approx. 25 oz/700g)

For sauce:
1 ripe mango
1-2 big red bell peppers
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
1/2 inch (1 cm) of ginger root
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
pinch of cayenne pepper

Methods/steps –

1. Put zucchinis into a food processor and process until you get a rice like texture.
2. Put all ingredients for sauce into a blender or food processor and process until well combined and creamy.
3.  In a bowl, mix zucchini rice and processed sauce together.
4. Serve. Yummy…

Bon appetite!

Extra info on zucchini – 

1. very low calorie vegetable
2. high in manganese – contains 19% of the RDA of manganese
3. fresh fruits are rich in vitamin A
4. good source of anti-oxidant vitamin-C.
5. contains moderate levels of B-complex group
6. contains minerals like iron, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
7. rich in flavonoid poly-phenolic antioxidants
8. a very good source of potassium
9. helps lower cholesterol
10. high amounts of fiber in zucchini also help prevent carcinogenic toxins from settling in the colon
11. anti-inflammatory properties
12. heart attack and stroke prevention
13. lower blood pressure
14.  beneficial in diabetes
15. maintains eye health
16. promotes prostate health

Source:

http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/8-health-benefits-of-zucchini.html

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/zucchini.html

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/benefits-of-zucchini-for-skin-hair-and-health/

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