This dish is a fresh, powerful combination of ingredients from Italy, Greece and the Middle East. It is very easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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3 courgettes, each cut lengthwise into 5 slices
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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50 g goat cheese, crumbled
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2 ripe tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
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400g can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
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grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
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1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Preheat a grill pan or frying pan. Brush the zucchini slices with some olive oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they have brown streaks. Season to taste and divide loosely over a large bowl. Sprinkle the courgettes with the goat cheese, tomato pieces and chickpeas and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Add the mint, lemon zest and chili flakes and sprinkle some lemon juice over the dish. Season further with salt and pepper.
Nutritional value per serving
energy 176 kcal, protein 9 g, fat 10 g, saturated fat 2.2 g, carbohydrates 14 g, total sugars 4 g, fiber 4 g, salt 1.12 g, sodium 442 mg
This recipe is from The Diabetes Cookbook.
Number of persons
4
