Raw Vegan Zucchini Carrot Onion Cakes + Sweet Mustard Dip

The combination of zucchini, green onion, and carrot pulp is definitely delicious and healthy. One recipe for this healthy combo is by making them into small patties. The spicy-sweet mustard dip is also healthy as it is made from dates, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar. Add spices for additional flavor if you like. These raw vegan zucchini carrot onion cakes can be served with your favorite salad.

Ingredients:

• 2 stalks green onion (chopped)
• 1 large zucchini (unpeeled and grated)
• 2 cups carrot pulp
• 10 sundried tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 cup mushroom (soaked and chopped)

For Tomato Sauce/Paste:

• 5 sundried tomatoes
• 4 pitted dates
• 2 fresh tomatoes
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup water (optional for a thick sauce)

For Spicy Sweet Mustard Sauce:

• 9 pitted dates
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
• some mustard seeds (optional)

For Mustard Paste:

• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
• a scoop of water

Instructions:

For Mustard Paste:

In a sauce bowl, mix 1 tsp mustard powder, 1/4 tsp chipotle powder, and a scoop of water.
Set aside.

For Spicy Sweet Mustard Sauce:

Prepare a blender.
Add 9 pitted dates, 1 garlic clove, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 cup of water, and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar.
Add the mustard paste mixed earlier.
Blend until smooth like a paste.
Transfer to a container.
Mix in some mustard seeds if you like for added flavor.

For Tomato Sauce/Paste:

Prepare a blender.
Add 5 sundried tomatoes, 4 pitted dates, 2 fresh tomatoes, and 1 garlic clove.
Season with 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tbsp sesame seeds.
Add 1/2 cup of water if you want a thick sauce.
Blend on high speed until thick and smooth.
Transfer to a container.
Set aside.

Assembly:

In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped vegetables like green onion, zucchini, sundried tomatoes, and mushroom.
Add 2 cups of carrot pulp.
Mix well.
Add 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce/paste into the mixture.
Add seasonings as you desire.
Mix well.
Get a spoonful of the mixture and make into patties.
Each patty should be thin for the process in the dehydrator will not be too long.
Put the patties into the dehydrator.
Let it dehydrate for 3-4 hours.
Serve with spicy-sweet mustard sauce.
Enjoy!

Images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU7kn759m74