About
This Moroccan inspired zucchini is loaded with flavour and texture from aromatic herbs and spices and toasted nuts.
This makes for a great side dish to accompany grilled chicken or roasted lamb.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon, chopped shallot
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel or zest raw
- 1 1 teaspoon ras el hanout
- 1 teaspoon cumin, seed
- 1 tablespoon blanched slivered almonds by blue diamond
- 1 tablespoon, whole pieces pine nuts
- ½ teaspoon spices coriander seed or ground
- ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and dice the zucchini into 1/2 inch chunks and set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over a low/medium heat and add the shallot and garlic. Sweat gently until tender. Add the cumin seeds, coriander, lemon zest, ras el hanout, pine nuts and slivered almonds. Stir well and cook gently for a further minute or two until fragrant.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan and increase the heat a little. Add the diced zucchini and toss in the nuts and spices. Cook for a few minutes until the zucchini is tender.
- Scatter with fresh cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 2
- Calories: 193.3kcal/808.6kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 18.9g (per serving)
- Carbs: 6.2g (per serving)
- Protein: 2.8g (per serving)
