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zucchini

Ingredients
half a cup quinoa, rinsed under running water
filtered water and a pinch of whole sea salt (to cook the quinoa)
1 medium zucchini, trimmed, peeled and sliced
half a head of Romanesco broccoli, washed, broken into bite-sized florets and cooked in salted boiling water for 3-5 minutes (they should stay crunchy)
a large handful of green olives, [...]


Posted in: autumn, cooked, lunch-box, salads, savoury, vegetables

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Zucchini and almond pate

by Alice on October 15, 2009

Ingredients
1 medium zucchini (peeled and stems removed), coarsely chopped
a handful of almonds, peeled
1 teaspoon raw almond butter
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
a pinch of white pepper
a pinch of whole sea salt
1 teaspoon apple vinegar
juice of half a lemon
a few fresh basil leaves, washed and pat dried
Makes 1 small cup.
Directions
Process all ingredients in a food [...]


Posted in: autumn, dips, speads and pates, lunch-box, picnic, raw, savoury, summer

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Zucchini cake with zucchini flowers

by Alice on September 2, 2009

Ingredients
150 g semi-wholemeal wheat flour
100 g cornmeal (OGM-free)
50 g almond flour
a pinch of whole sea salt
3 tablespoons cream of tartar
150 ml agave syrup
50 ml extra virgin olive oil
150 ml unsweetened, unflavoured soy milk (OGM-free)
1 tablespoon natural vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (organic)
200 g long, light green zucchini, grated
8 zucchini flowers, washed, stems and pistils [...]


Posted in: baking, cakes, cooked, desserts, spring, summer, sweet

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Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
300 g kamut short pasta  
1 large cup fresh fava beans
1 large bunch asparagus
1 garlic clove
For the creamed zucchini
3 medium zucchini, peeled and stems removed
a large handful of peeled almonds
a handful of fresh basil
grated zest of 1 lemon 
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
a pinch of whole sea salt
a pinch of chili powder 
mineral or [...]


Posted in: cooked

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Zucchini, green apple, radishes, wakame, sunflower and sesame seeds flavoured with a sweet and tangy dressing. This is a fresh, healthy, detox salad.
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredinents:
For the salad
2 medium-sized zucchini
6 radishes
2 green apples (Granny Smith)
1 strip wakame seaweed, about 8 cm long
1 handful black sesame seeds
1 handful sunflower seeds
For the dressing
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
1 pinch whole [...]


Posted in: raw, salads, savoury, spring, summer, vegetables

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Stir-fried tofu with zucchini

by Alice on February 26, 2008

Tofu is indeed one of the most versatile foods: it can serve a variety of purposes, from appetizer, to main course, to dessert and definitely more, suiting lots of recipes. The fact that it comes in a range of different textures (from extra firm to silken), makes tofu even more appealing. I normally use firmer [...]


Posted in: cooked

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