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Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread

Zucchini and Herb Cheese Spread

on Whole Wheat Bread
25 min.
Time:
251
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
96 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
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
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.

Nutritional values
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 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

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

Even smarter

Even smarter

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

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