Good Evening you beautiful people.
This Monday I am sharing with you one of my absolute favourite healthy mains, it goes down extremely well with anyone I make it for and I can guarantee that everyone you serve this too will love it as well!
It is a simple alternative to a pesto pasta but with a few twists that mean you get so many health benefits.
Courgettes are high in magnesium and potassium which among other things help to lower blood pressure, they also have a good vitamin C content and antioxidants that help with anti aging.
Mushrooms are high in vitamin D which is essential in your ability to absorb calcium, they are also full of antioxidants and help boost your immune system.
This pesto is made fresh so it means no nasty added chemicals, saturated or hydrogenated fats. Finally the pine nuts add a healthy level of fat and protein to the dish to keep you feeling satisfied.
Here is what you are going to need:
-Courgettes (Normally 1 per person)
-Freshly made pesto
-1 onion
-3 or 4 large mushrooms
-A handful of pine nuts
- A spiralizer (If you have one)
Method:
- Spiralize your courgettes, or alternatively slice into thin pasta like strands, to make your courgetti.
-Chop your onion and mushrooms, fry in coconut oil until soft.
-While the mushrooms and onions are cooking, blanch your courgetti in boiling water for 2 mins.
-Drain the courgetti and serve into bowls, then mix in a tablespoon of fresh pesto to each bowl.
- Top with the fried mushrooms and onions, then finish with a sprinkle of pine nuts.
-Serve and enjoy!
I hope you enjoy this recipe, please let me know if you try it out or instagram a picture with the hashtag thehealthcave.
Have a great week guys
Here's to a healthy and happy 2015!
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