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Zucchini Carpaccio with Mint & Pinenuts

Zucchini Carpaccio with Mint & Pinenuts

By: DJ Blatner, RDN

DJ Blatner is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified specialist in sports dietetics. She is the author of two award-winning books: The Flexitarian Diet and The Superfood Swap.

DJ starred in (and won!) the primetime reality TV show on ABC called, My Diet Is Better Than Yours. She has worked as the dietitian for the Chicago Cubs, Lifetime Television, Shape Magazine, People Magazine, Wild Oats healthfood store, and exclusive spas. She appears regularly on national TV such as Good Morning America.

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Along with vitamin C, this refreshing appetizer is bursting with flavor. The thin slices of zucchini can be arranged into many formations.

Servings: 4 Print Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 12 leaves fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 lemons, thick zest
  • 1 lemon, juice
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons pinenuts
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. With a mandolin or sharp knife cut zucchini into paper thin slices, on bias.
  2. Top with mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, pinenuts, salt and pepper.
  3. Let sit for 10 minute until zucchini is tender.

Nutritional Facts for Zucchini Carpaccio with Mint & Pinenuts

3/4 zucchini

4

Daily Value %*

5%

12%

5%

0%

7%

2%

8%

6%

%

4%

4%

%

* Daily Value % based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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