Zucchini Spaghetti with Tempeh Marinara Sauce, Vegan and Gluten-Free

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This is a last-minute blog post on a last-minute dinner idea, but it was too good not to share!

Last night dinner was later than usual, 9:30 instead of our early bird special at 5:30!  I was craving comfort food…spaghetti and meatballs!  Two problems here: 1) I don’t eat meat and 2) 9:30 is way too late to indulge in a large bowl of pasta!

Instead, I made “pasta” out of a zucchini and “meat sauce” using tempeh…problem solved!

This meal hit the spot!

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Zucchini Spaghetti with Tempeh Marinara Sauce

The best recipe for Zucchini Spaghetti with Tempeh Marinara Sauce
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Meal, Salad
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Italian, Vegan
Servings: 2
Calories: 208kcal
Cost: $3

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Make zucchini spaghetti using a mandolin, spiralizer or mini julienne peeler. Place in a large bowl and toss with a teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle of sea salt, set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and saute for an additional minute or until fragrant.
  • Add crumbled tempeh and sauté for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Add tomato, tomato paste, vegetable broth, italian seasonings, salt and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Divide zucchini spaghetti among two bowls and top with tempeh marinara sauce.
  • Garnish with pine nuts and fresh basil. Enjoy 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1476IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
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Cristina Cavanaugh RD LDN
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