Braised Zucchini Wheels with Sesame-Mint Pesto
Recipe from Vegetarian Times


Braised Zucchini Wheels with Sesame-Mint Pesto

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Servings: Serves 4
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/3  cup
    breadcrumbs
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  • 1/3  cup
    whole almonds
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  • garlic cloves, peeled
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  • 2  tablespoons
    fresh mint leaves
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  • 2  teaspoons
    lemon juice
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  • 1  teaspoon
    grated lemon zest
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  • 1 1/2  tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 1  tablespoon
    sesame seeds
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  • medium zucchini (2 pounds), cut into 5 wheels each
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Directions
1.
Pulse breadcrumbs, almonds, garlic, mint, lemon juice, and lemon zest in blender or food processor until coarsely chopped. Add oil and sesame seeds, and pulse several times to make chunky pesto.
2.
Score an X in each zucchini wheel to within 1/2 inch of bottom, making sure not to cut through. Gently pry each wheel open, and stuff with 1 heaping teaspoon pesto. Place zucchini wheels snugly in single layer, stuffing-side up, in medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water, cover pan, and bring to simmer over medium heat. Cook 20 minutes, or until zucchini are tender. Serve hot, with cooking liquid drizzled over top.

Nutrition information
Calories 196, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 87 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g, Sugars 5 g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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