Simple Summer Zucchini Boats (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Free of Gluten, Dairy, Soy, Eggs, Corn and Refined Sugar. Vegetarian, Paleo and Vegan.
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
gluten free, zucchini
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 128 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 cups finely chopped kale
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large Granny Smith apple diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped purple cabbage
- 4 Brazil nuts chopped
- Juice of 1 large orange
- 1 Tbsp. fresh orange zest
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Lay each zucchini half on a flat surface. Set aside.
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Massage the kale leaves with the olive oil using your hands until the kale is very soft and tender, about 2 minutes.
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Place the kale, apple, radicchio and Brazil nuts on top of the zucchini slices. Drizzle with the orange juice, sprinkle with the orange zest, red pepper flakes, sea salt and pepper. Garnish with sesame seeds.
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Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Simple Summer Zucchini Boats (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 22mg1%
Potassium 490mg14%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 3583IU72%
Vitamin C 65mg79%
Calcium 92mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.