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Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini Noodles recipe

We’ve reached the end of our Vegetarian Alphabet experiment. It’s been fun, but we’re happy to move on now….. So - “Z” was “Zucchini Noodles”

Ingredients:-

2 Large Courgettes ( Zucchini )
½ a Red Onion, finely Sliced
2 Spring Onions, sliced
6 Cherry Tomatoes, halved
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1/ a Lemon
A dash of Soy Sauce
6 to 8 Basil Leaves
Olive Oil
Grated Italian style hard Cheese to garnish
Salt & Pepper

Method:-

(1) With a Potato peeler shave the Courgettes into ribbons and then cut into NoodlesThe strong Mediterranean and Basil flavours made this fresh and reminiscent of a very chunky Basil Pesto. A really tasty side.
(2) Place in a bowl and sprinkle with Salt to release the water.
(3) Leave for 30 minutes and then dry on Kitchen Paper.
(4) In a pan add the Olive Oil and from the Onion until translucent.
(5) Add the Garlic, Soy Sauce and season with Salt & Pepper.
(6) Add the Spring Onions, Tomatoes and Basil Leaves.
(7) Stir for a few Minutes.
(8) Add the Noodles and stir gently with tongs.
(9) Add a squeeze of Lemon and garnish with the grated Cheese.

The strong Mediterranean and Basil flavours made this fresh and reminiscent of a very chunky Basil Pesto. A really tasty side.
 

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This time last year we had boxes and boxes of Bananas to get rid of. A couple of days ago we found ourselves with a glut of Cauliflower. So what do you do with two heads of Cauliflower?

Ingredients:-

For the marinade:-

Cauliflower, cut into thick slices
Soy Sauce
Olive Oil
Honey
White Rice Vinegar
Crushed Garlic
Paprika
Chilli Flakes

For the Topping:-

Bacon
Cheese of your choice (We had some Yellow Sticker Blue Cheese and Mature Cheddar)
Grated Italian Style Cheese
Spring Onions

Method:-

(1) Mix the marinade ingredients.
(2) Preheat the oven to 180c.
(3) In a baking tray add the Cauliflower and pour over the marinade, holding a little back.
(4) Cook for 10 Minutes.
(5) Remove from the oven and add the Bacon over each slice.
(6) Cook for another 10 minutes, or until the Bacon is cooked to your liking. Pouring the reserved marinade over as you go.
(7) Remove and add your Cheese.
(8) Return to the oven until the Cheese has melted.

Serve with a scattering of Spring Onions, pan juices. Perhaps some Red Cabbage to add colour?

 

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