Sweet & Spicy Curry Squash Noodles
Serves: 3-4
If you like sweet and spicy, you’ll want to make this curry in a hurry for summertime deliciousness. I used yellow zucchini squash, as it is sweeter than the green variety of zucchini, making this dish a sunny yellow color that will warm your heart with joy! Added benefit: you’ll get a huge nutrition boost for your buck with these superfood herbs and spices. It’s seriously so good you’ll want to make a double batch!
Equipment needed: Spiralizer or Vegetable Peeler
If you like sweet and spicy, you’ll want to make this curry in a hurry for summertime deliciousness. I used yellow zucchini squash, as it is sweeter than the green variety of zucchini, making this dish a sunny yellow color that will warm your heart with joy! Added benefit: you’ll get a huge nutrition boost for your buck with these superfood herbs and spices. It’s seriously so good you’ll want to make a double batch!
Equipment needed: Spiralizer or Vegetable Peeler
Ingredients
(Makes about 6 cups)
(Makes 2 cups)
- 2 navel oranges, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup raw, unhulled sesame seeds
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 cloves garlic, mashed, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon minced red fresno chili, or more, to taste
- ½ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- ¼-½ teaspoon minced fresno red chili pepper
- ¼-½ cup basil, thinly sliced
- 6-8 cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
Directions
- Place the spiralized squash in a large bowl.
- To make the curry sauce place all of the ingredients in a high speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more pepper, garlic, and/or Medjool dates, to your liking.
Pour the dressing over the noodles and toss to combine. Sprinkle minced red chili, sliced basil, and sliced cherry tomatoes on top.
Cook's Notes: If you’d prefer your dish warm, just steam the squash until soft and warm the sauce in a small saucepan while the squash is steaming. Oh so good either way.
