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Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread

on Whole Wheat Bread
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Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread

Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread - Juicy toppings on hearty whole grain

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Health Score:
96 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
Calories:
251
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The cream cheese with zucchini and herbs provides plenty of protein and vitamins, while the pine nuts give this dish vital unsaturated fatty acids. 

This dish also tastes delicious when paired with roasted baby potatoes instead of bread. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie251 cal.(12 %)
Protein10 g(10 %)
Fat13 g(11 %)
Carbohydrates22 g(15 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.4 g(18 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E2 mg(17 %)
Vitamin K17.8 μg(30 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin2.7 mg(23 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate28 μg(9 %)
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg(8 %)
Biotin5.6 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C15 mg(16 %)
Potassium347 mg(9 %)
Calcium64 mg(6 %)
Magnesium60 mg(20 %)
Iron2.7 mg(18 %)
Iodine5 μg(3 %)
Zinc1.4 mg(18 %)
Saturated fatty acids6 g
Uric acid45 mg
Cholesterol24 mg
Complete sugar4 g
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
2 Tbsps Pine nuts
4 ozs cream cheese
2 Tbsps sparkling mineral water
1 Zucchini
4 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs mint
salt
peppers
4 slices dark Whole Wheat Bread
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Tablespoon, 1 Plate, 1 Large knife, 1 Cutting board, 1 Bowl, 1 Fork, 1 Skillet, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Paper towel, 1 Small knife

Preparation steps

1.
Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread preparation step 1

Roast pine nuts in a dry skillet until golden brown and let cool on a plate.

2.
Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread preparation step 2

Meanwhile, stir cream and mineral water with a fork in a bowl until smooth.

3.
Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread preparation step 3

Rinse zucchini, dry with paper towels, cut into thin sticks and add to cheese.

4.
Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread preparation step 4

Rinse parsley and mint, shake dry, pluck off leaves, chop finely and add to cheese.

5.
Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread preparation step 5

Chop cooled pine nuts finely and add to cheese. Mix everything well and season with salt and pepper.

6.
Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread preparation step 6

Spread zucchini and herb cheese spread on whole-wheat bread and serve immediately.