Recipe Directions

  • 1. Add cashews and sun-dried tomatoes to your food processor. Pulse to incorporate.
  • 2. Now add carrot and chili powder (and optional basil) to the food processor mixture. Process again until smooth, resembling a nut pate.
  • 3. To make your noodles, peel your zucchini (remove outer green peel).
  • 4. Use a clean vegetable peeler (or a spirooli spiralizer if you have one) to slice zucchini into “noodles.”
  • 5. Place the noodles and the sauce into a large bowl and gently stir using two spoons until well combined. Eat immediately.

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

By The Rawtarian

These raw Asian-inspired noodles are my live version of one of those instant noodle packs that are popular as instant side-dishes that pack zero nutrition. Plus, I'd argue that my recipe is even quicker to prepare (since you don't have to boil and wait), as long as you have a spiralizer to make your zucchini noodles, that is. (Best investment ever! Besides a Vitamix blender, of course!)

The Asian sauce is a thicker sauce than you might be used to, it's more of a nut pate. But don't worry about it. Just be gentle and thorough when mixing it with your noodles, and the final result will be similar to the photos.

The Asian sauce/pate keeps extremely well in the fridge for up to 3 days. However, zucchini noodles should not be made in advance. So if making in advance, store the sauce in the fridge, and then make your zucchini noodles at the last minute and then assemble. Once assembled, the recipe does not keep well (it'll get soggy).

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Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 92 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
  • This recipe is low in Calories.
  • This recipe is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • This recipe is a good source of Protein, Dietary Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K.
  • This recipe is a noteworthy source of Vitamin E.

Amounts per 221 g (8 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 279 11 %
Protein 11 g 20 %
Fat 16 g 20 %
Carbohydrates 30 g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 7 g 21 %
Sugars 14 g
Calcium 75 mg 8 %
Iron 5 mg 38 %
Sodium 196 mg 9 %
Source: USDA, The Rawtarian

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Now that's what I call a success, Deborah!

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Deborah's Review

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I made this recipe a few hours ago as a side for dinner. My husband, 4 year old, 13 month and I thoroughly enjoyed it!!! Thank you for creating a simple, nutritious and tasty dish! Please keep them coming!!!

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Why, thank you! :)

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allmyteetharesweet's Review

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This is a beautiful dish. Nice colors. Doesn't leave me wanting for more. I do wish I hadn't have put the entire sundried tomatoes in oil part because I'm probably going to add a few pounds! This is a great dish to have for company, I think, because it's so pretty.

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Sould I use like original cashews not like dry roasted or does it matter?

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Rawfoodlover's Review

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Yum! I agree that I didn’t quite taste the “Asian” influence. I added lime at the end as one other review mentioned and that took it over the top! It was VERY good, but tasted more like a bolanagze sauce to me. :) Easy to make and the recipe was easy to follow as well. I always love your recipes they have so much flavor. You always know how to balance everything. Each time I try a new recipe I’m always surprised how tasty it is! If you’re looking at this recipe don’t hesitate to try. I used zucchini noodles and next time will try kelp or maybe even spiralized carrot.

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I'm so glad that you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks for your note - it's comments like yours that make this place useful for us all!

xox

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Karyn's Review

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These were great! I'm working on going raw and made these for dinner one night. My Mom, who isn't raw, tried them and also loved them and is anxious for me to make them again! I look forward to trying more of your recipes! Blessings!

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I'm so glad it was a success for you and a hit with your mom! I'm curious re: what you'll be making next :)

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ninaf's Review

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So though I didn't love this dish, my husband did. He was surprised there were no noodles in it! So here's his 5 star rating.

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1 out 2 ain't too bad! I'm glad he liked it, as sometimes husbands are the hard ones to please :)

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This little gadget makes zucchini noodle strips and easy to use and store. Asian market for about$6

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Nice find! I don't have one of those, and it's much more reasonably-priced than the spiralizer that I have: http://tinyurl.com/bzrgrau

Probably good for quick meal prep!

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ninaf's Review

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It was ok. I didn't taste the Asian inspiration. It just tasted like tomato sauce. I had to add oil and water to mine to get the paste consistency. I didn't have a spiralizer but I have a neat little grater/ peeler gadget from the Asian market that does fine- but you get noodle like strips, not curls. It's much cheaper and easy to store.

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angelam3879's Review

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So easy to make, very delicious! :)

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I'm so glad that you liked the noodle salad, Angela!

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This was tasty, but my sauce was more like a paste than a sauce.

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I wouldn't disagree with describing it as a paste. It is pastey - but not in a bad way :) Nice presentation :)

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AMAZING!!! Great flavor and filling! I used 2 zucchini's for the pasta because I was extra hungry! ?

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Yummy! Hemp seed garnish?

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nickyr's Review

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This is one of my favorite recipes. In fact, my non vegan family loves this as well which is a plus!

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I'm so glad that this recipe is a hit with your family, Nicky!

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This dish is excellent. I had it with Kelp noodles. Also didnt have chili powder so used a clove of garlic, some paprika and dried oregano.

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Hey Brad! So glad this recipe floated your boat. Love a good kelp noodle!

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Elizabeth's Review

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This is insanely delicious! i made it with kelp noodles. Quick question: aren't sundried tomatoes presoaked considered not raw but still vegan? i love sundried tomatoes so I'm not sure it is going to make too much of a difference to me, as I am also unable to find bulk raw sundried tomatoes. Incredible recipe! Thank you so much. :)

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Hi Elizabeth! You are correct re: the sundried tomatoes that you purchase in a store, but you can do them yourself to ensure 100% raw.

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I'm going to try making this tomorrow night, but I think that curry powder will give it a more Asian flavor, so I'm going to try that. And I might garnish with julienned red pepper.

Thank you for your recipes!

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Hi Penelope! Let me know how you like it with curry! Yum!

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