Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Zoodle And Chickpea Salad


             This thanksgiving I bought this Veggitti. Since then I'm going totally crazy with it. This is like my new toy. just can't stop playing with it. This can make both thick n thin vegetable noodles with it. It's also great to make stir-fries, veggie salads and decorative garnishes! This is quick and easy way to turn veggies to healthy spaghetti pasta. I use zucchini, carrot,cucumber, potato.







  Today I made this really quick and easy salad. This is my go-to lunch. Don't want to cook, don't have time to cook, want to eat something really light, This recipe is for all those reasons. I believe with this tool the possibilities are endless. So go crazy with it. People who wants to stay in healthy gluten free diet but still wants enjoy those noodle dishes, this is just perfect.






INGREDIENTS:
3 medium Zucchini
3 Roma tomatoes Chopped
½ White onion Chopped
2 16 oz. cans garbanzo beans drained
1 ½ Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ Tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil
1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
¾ tsp Ground Cumin
¼ Tsp. Salt
¾ Tsp Ground black pepper
1 ripe avocado,peeled, diced
 


METHOD:

  • Make zucchini- noodle or zoodles using veggetti.

  • In a large bowl,toss tomatoes,onion,beans,cilantro,oil,lemon juice, cumin,salt and pepper.

  • Fold in the avocado-es.


Serves 4

If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours. Fold in the avocado-es just before serving.
Add minced jalapeno Pepper or crushed pepper for extra kick.


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