This sauce will make you want to scream “carrots and tomatoes are my jam” from a rooftop!  There is nothing better than the sweetness carrot adds to this super simple tomato sauce.  It’s a good way to add veg to your daily intake and feel damn good about it.  My husband Damien tends to whip this up before he leaves for work so we can devour it for dinner.  Pair it with some sautéed zucchini noodles a.k.a spiralized zucchini a.k.a zoodles and you’ve just had a few servings of your daily veg requirement.  I usually pick up a multi-grain or whole wheat baguette on my way home from work and voila dinner is served!
 If you are into the zoodle revolution than I suggest a using a spiralizer and sauteing them a bit because they are easier to digest if slightly cooked.  If you easily digest raw veg than you can eat them raw.  Raw zucchini is delicious!  Unfortunately, my body hates it when I eat any raw veg so I tend to saute, steam and roast a lot.  If you over saute the zoodles then they become soggy so I suggest watching for when they begin to release liquid and constantly keep them moving in the pan.  Another bonus about this meal?  It keeps the bloat at bay!  I feel satisfied after eating it and it doesn’t make me feel sluggish, tired and in turn I am not cranky.  There are so many benefits to this meal!

I suggest eating this meal while sitting at a table either alone or with family/friends.  Turn off the television and turn on Bob Marley’s “Could you be Loved”.  Listening to music while eating leads to a longer meal time.  This means more time to sit and enjoy this meal with the people you love.  Take a bite or two and connect to the sweetness of the carrot and fresh the zucchini on your pallet.  Practice mindful eating as it will allow you to better digest and enjoy your meal.

Enjoy!

Ingredients
Sauce
2 tbsp of olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 can of diced tomatoes 
1 large carrot, grated
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
salt to taste

Zucchini Noodles
2-3 zucchini
1 tbsp of olive oil
pinch or two of salt

Garlic Bread
1 whole wheat or multi-grain demi-baguette
1/4 cup olive oil
2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
pinch of salt
pinch of black pepper

Directions
Heat 2 tbsp of oil on medium heat using a large saucepan.  Add onion and garlic.  Cook until transparent.
Add the can of tomatoes and the grated carrot.  Cook on medium low for 8-10 minutes.
Add basil,  oregano and pepper.  Salt to taste.
Top with some fresh basil (not necessary, it just looks pretty!).

Spiralize the Zucchini using a spiralizer.  You may want to cut the zucchini so you get shorter strands.
Plate the zucchini (serves about 3 ppl).

Cut your demi-baguette into 6-8 pieces.
Pour olive oil in a small bowl and add garlic, salt and pepper.  Mix together and spread on each slice of bread.

Mindfully eat this meal.