Carrot Noodles in Spicy Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients

• 5 medium-sized carrots
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh spring onions
• 3 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2/3 cup neutral vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoons of crushed red chilli pepper flakes (reduce the amount if you prefer it less spicy)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the fresh parsley, basil, spring onions, garlic, vinegar, oil, and crushed red chilli pepper flakes in the bowl of a food processor or a blender and process until you get a thick paste.

2. 2

   Add salt to taste.

3. 3

   Bring a large pot of water to boil.

4. 4

   Peel carrots and shred carrots into noodles with a julienne peeler or spiralizer.

5. 5

   Blanch carrot noodles in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until soft and cooked.

6. 6

   Mix carrot noodles with the spicy chimichurri sauce, divide equally into two bowls, and garnish with a sprig of parsley and a bit more of crushed red chilli pepper flakes.