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This simple yet flavorsome recipe uses griddled sliced zucchini as a base for delicious sandwich style toppings. The zucchini is layered with peppery arugula, tangy goats cheese, crunchy pine nuts and a sweet balsamic dressing.
This makes a great lunch option for one or a snack for two.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce goat cheese, soft
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple flavored syrup by lakanto
- ¾ tablespoon, whole pieces pine nuts
- ½ medium zucchini
- ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup arugula
- ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the tips of the zucchini and slice lengthways so that you have two strips roughly 1/4 inch thick. Season the zucchini with a little salt and pepper and drizzle with half a tablespoon of olive oil. Rub the oil and seasoning into the zucchini on both sides.
- Heat a griddle pan to high. Place the zucchini strips in the pan and cook for two minutes or so on each side or until tender and char lines are visible.
- Whilst the zucchini is cooking, add the pine nuts to a dry pan over a low heat. Toast gently until lightly golden.
- Divide the arugula between the two zucchini.
- Crumble over the goats cheese.
- Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the cheese. Season the sandwich with a little salt and pepper.
- Whisk together the remaining olive oil, balsamic and syrup.
- Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the open sandwich to serve.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 1
- Calories: 299.2kcal/1251.7kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 27.1g (per serving)
- Carbs: 6.8g (per serving)
- Protein: 9.9g (per serving)
