Grilled Zucchini with Salted Vegan Labneh & Parsley Pesto
April 18, 2023
Grilled Zucchini with Salted Vegan Labneh & Parsley Pesto
✨Grilled Zucchini with Salted Vegan Labneh, Caramelized Scallions & Basil & Parsley Pesto✨that is as good (or even better) than it looks! The grilled zucchini pairs beautifully with the creamy vegan yogurt, earthy olive oil & fresh herbs.
Ingredients
For the Vegan Labneh:
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds soaked in hot water for 1 hour or in just-boiled water for 10-15 minutes
- 1 cup plain vegan unsweetened yogurt
- The juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1 clove garlic peeled, optional
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Salad:
- 6 small organic zucchinis
- microgreens
- fresh basil chopped
- EVOO
- sea salt
- hemp seeds
- fresh parsley
- scallions chopped
- lemon
For The Basil & Parsley Pesto:
- handful of fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- EVOO
- parsley
- sea salt
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini length-wise into quarters.
- Grill with olive oil and sea salt.
- Sautée the scallions with olive oil and sea salt.
- Purée the labneh and add to the base of the plate.
- Top with grilled zucchini, a drizzle of EVOO, the basil & parsley pesto, fresh basil, fresh parsley, hemp seeds, microgreens & fresh lemon juice.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, to taste.
- Enjoy!
