"courgetti" salad with creamy roquefort and juicy peaches
Indulge in the savory delights of this courgetti salad featuring creamy Roquefort and juicy peaches. A tantalizing fusion of flavors awaits!
Ingredients:
- 2 zucchini
- 2 tablespoons pistachios
- 1 handful basil leaves
- 1 handful mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon, divided
- 100 grams Roquefort
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 peach
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400° F (200° C) and start heating a large pot of water until it boils.
- Using a box grater or spiralizer, create zucchini noodles to make 'spaghetti'.
- Cook the zucchini in the boiling water for 2 minutes. Then, drain and set it aside.
- Roast the pistachios in the oven for approximately 5 minutes or until they turn golden and crisp.
- In a blender or mortar, combine pistachios, basil, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend the mixture until it's relatively smooth, and season it with salt and pepper.
- Add the blended mixture to the zucchini and mix well.
- Combine Roquefort cheese with lemon zest, honey, salt, and pepper. Broil the mixture for around 1 minute until it becomes golden and crispy on the surface.
- Cut the peach into wedges and keep them aside.
- Present the zucchini blend and crumble the Roquefort on top. Finally, add the peaches before serving.
Summary:
- Calories: 857 kcal
- Fat: 66 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Carbs: 45 g
- Potassium: 1628 mg
- Magnesium: 146 mg