Zucchini Carpaccio with Mint & Pinenuts

Zucchini Carpaccio with Mint & Pinenuts

June 1, 2012

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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Appetizers
Gluten-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Spring/Summer

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

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

Nutritional Facts for Zucchini Carpaccio with Mint & Pinenuts

Serving Size 3/4 zucchini

Number of Servings 4

Amount Per ServingDaily Value %*

Calories 100 5%

Calories from Fat 72

Total Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 170mg 7%

Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Added Sugar g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin D %

Calcium 4%

Iron 4%

Potassium %

* Daily Value % based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Comments

Nancy Kennedy says
July 12, 2023 at 10:07 am
How far ahead can you make this?
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- DJ Blatner, RDN says
  July 12, 2023 at 11:43 am
  I’ve made this 5 hours before a party & it was great. The lemon does sort of “cook”/tenderize the zucchini so if it’s going to be much more than that, just cut the zucchini thicker. 😉 ENJOY! I love this flavor combo!
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