Zucchini Toast ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal

Spreads transform simple breads and toasts into lavish fare! This spread is a nice combo water-filled zucchini, and vitamin rich parsley pepped up with the flavours of lemon, chillies and walnuts. You would not head for fat-laden butter and cheese after you have tasted brown bread with this delectable spread!

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Zucchini Toast ( Healthy Starter Recipe ) recipe - How to make Zucchini Toast ( Healthy Starter Recipe )

For The Zucchini Spread (makes Approx. 3/4 Cup)
3/4 cup thickly grated zucchini (unpeeled)
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp green chilli paste
salt and to taste
1/2 tbsp chopped and roasted walnuts (akhrot)

For Serving
1 small whole wheat french bread loaf (cut into 8 slices)

Method
For the zucchini spread

Squeeze the zucchini with hands to remove the excess water.
Combine all the ingredients, except the walnuts, and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
Transfer the paste to a bowl, add the walnuts and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Divide the spread into 8 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

Just before serving, toast the bread slices in a sandwich griller till they are brown and crispy from both the sides.
Apply a portion of the spread evenly over each bread slice.
Serve immediately.