Zucchini Carpaccio with Ricotta

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Zucchini Carpaccio with Ricotta
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Health Score:
86 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
Calories:
427
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Zucchini is a low calorie, summer vegetable that is high in antioxidants, can help with digestion, can reduce blood sugar levels, can help strengtehn vision, and more! This ingredient is a great one to incorporate into your diet for weight loss and added health benefits. 

This is a great appetizer or side dish for your next event. You can use whole wheat bread to add more fiber to the dish. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie427 cal.(20 %)
Protein16 g(16 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates53 g(35 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage8.8 g(29 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E6.3 mg(53 %)
Vitamin K38.7 μg(65 %)
Vitamin B₁0.5 mg(50 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin5.8 mg(48 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate99 μg(33 %)
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg(3 %)
Biotin3.6 μg(8 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.3 μg(10 %)
Vitamin C42 mg(44 %)
Potassium684 mg(17 %)
Calcium221 mg(22 %)
Magnesium76 mg(25 %)
Iron3.2 mg(21 %)
Iodine22 μg(11 %)
Zinc1.6 mg(20 %)
Saturated fatty acids5.8 g
Uric acid70 mg
Cholesterol32 mg
Complete sugar8 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
2 medium sized Zucchini
1 thin sprig Leeks
½ bunch mixed Fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, chives)
1 lemon
salt
peppers
3 Tbsps vegetable oil
8 ozs Ricotta cheese
8 slices toasted Bread
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Rinse the zucchini, thinly slice, then arrange on a platter. Thinly slice the leek, then blanch quickly in boiling water. Remove and drain well.

2.

Rinse the herbs, then chop or thinly slice. Sprinkle over the zucchini with the blanched leeks.  Squeeze the lemon over the top, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with oil. Garnish with crumbled ricotta, and serve with the toasted bread.