Zucchini Noodles - Perfect Replacment for Pasta - #grainfree

Continuing on the Theme of Grain Free, I didn’t want to just have meat and vege, fish and
vege. or boringly "Just Salad" on its own, so I looked around for some interesting ideas.
Donna Hay had this recipe for Zucchini Noodles using Chili Tuna for your protein
Haven't had canned Tuna for  a while and it was good.  This Tuna packed a lunch

However I think this dish can be used with any protein. 
In fact you will see further down, what we did with it, in the following week

¼ Cup (60ML) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Cloves of Garlic thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons Capers Drained
2 Teaspoons of grated Lemon Zest
6 Medium Zucchini Thinly sliced lengthwise with a julienne peeler
Or a Spirializer or finely cut. they need to look like noodles
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
¼ cup dill sprigs
2 cups Rocket leaves
2 X 185 gms tins of Chili Tuna
Freshly ground black pepper
Toasted Pistachio Nuts, to serve

First I have to mention my julienne peeler
Love it

Just slide it down the vegetable
and Voila
Noodles

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat,
add the garlic, capers and lemon zest

and cook for 1–2 minutes or until lightly golden and crispy.

Add the zucchini, lemon juice and salt.
Cook for 1 -2 minutes or until heated through.
Remove from the heat,
Place the rocket on a platter
Pour noodles over the top
Sprinkle the nuts and dill

Divide between bowls
Top with the tuna and serve

Serves 4.


SO the following week in my time at Pauanui on the Coromandel Coast
So beautiful down there
The kids practising their dance to the very popular and very annoying song from the Moana Movie
"Shiny", we heard it a lot.

 Up she goes

These Noodles certainly needed another outing
This time served with Barbecued Chicken Breast

We also blended the noodles with some packaged coleslaw
Served with sliced Chicken Breast

and some tasty Croutons over the top
for a bit of extra Crunch

These noodles are so good, I have been making them even just for me on my own
Perfect