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Zucchini Toast ( Healthy Starter Recipe )


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Spreads transform simple breads and toasts into lavish fare! this spread is a nice combo water-filled zucchini, and vitamin a rich parsley pepped up with the flavours of lemon, chillies and walnuts. You would not head for fat-laden butter and cheese after you have tasted brown bread with this delectable spread!

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Makes 8 toasts
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Ingredients


For The Zucchini Spread (makes Approx. 3/4 Cup)
3/4 cup unpeeled and shredded zucchini
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp green chilli paste
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
1/2 tbsp chopped roasted walnuts (akhrot)

For Serving
1 small whole wheatfrench bread loaf (cut into 8 slices)

Method
For the zucchini spread
  1. Squeeze the zucchini with hands to remove the excess water.
  2. Combine all the ingredients, except the walnuts, and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
  3. Transfer the paste to a bowl, add the walnuts and mix well.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  5. Divide the spread into 8 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed
  1. Just before serving, toast the bread slices in a sandwich griller till they are brown and crispy from both the sides.
  2. Apply a portion of the spread evenly over each bread slice.
  3. Serve immediately.
Nutrient values Per Toast
EnergyProteinCarbohydratesFatFibre
38 calories 1.1 gm 5.5 gm 1.2 gm 0.3 gm
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