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STUFFED JACK-O'-LANTERNS
(Pasta-stuffed peppers cut into jack-o-lanterns. Made with raw zucchini or brown rice spaghetti and smothered in a 5 minute simple raw red sauce.)Original Recipe Taken from: http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2012/10/stuffed-jack-o-lanterns/Author: Leanne VogelRecipe Type: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Sugar-free, Yeast-free, Corn-free, Nut-freePrep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Total time: 15 mins | Serves: 4Nutrition Information Per ServingCalories: 163Total Fat: 5.8Saturated Fat: 0.8 gSodium: 181 mgCarbs: 26 gDietary Fiber: 6.8 gSugars: 14.4 gProtein: 5 gINGREDIENTS:Noodles:•4 medium zucchinis, cut into noodle shape OR 8 oz. gluten-free brown rice spaghetti, cooked according to package instructionsJack-o-Lanterns:•4 capsicumsRaw red sauce:•1 large hot house tomato•½ cup (85 grams) sun dried tomatoes, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes•½ red pepper•¼ red onion•¼ cup fresh basil leaves•2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, soaked for a couple of hours•2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil•1½ teaspoons gluten-free soy sauce•1½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar•1 clove garlic•1 pitted medjool date•¼ teaspoon sea salt•Ground black pepper, to tasteINSTRUCTIONS:1. Begin preparing pasta. Once cooked, set aside.2. Meanwhile, carve faces in capsicums. To do this, cut a round section on the top of the capsicum Discard the seeds and scrape away the insides. Being very careful, begin to carve the jack-o'-lantern face. When complete, set aside.3. To prepare pasta sauce - add all ingredients to the bowl of your food processor. Process for 1 minute, or until smooth.4. Transfer to a large bowl, add pasta and stir to coat.5. Divide pasta amongst prepared capsicums and pull strands of pasta through the mouths or eyes of the jack-o-lanterns.6. Serve.