Craving a light, nutritious meal packed with flavor? This zucchini carpaccio showcases fresh, colorful vegetables in a stunning dish that's simple to prepare and ready in no time.
It's a refreshing salad with diced tomatoes, green chili, fragrant basil, and crunchy pomegranate seeds, perfectly paired with aromatic lime-coriander basmati rice for a complete meal.
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Ingredients
For 4 people
- 2 packs of Tilda Steamed Lime &Coriander Basmati
- 4 small or 2 large courgettes
- 1 beef tomato, diced
- 1 green pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- a handful of basil leaves, torn
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pomegranate, the seeds
Supplies: mandolin (optional)
Preparation method
- Heat the rice according to the package and set aside.
- Cut the zucchini into thin slices with a mandoline or vegetable peeler.
- Mix the tomato, chili, avocado and basil in a bowl.
- Divide the rice among four plates and top with the zucchini slices.
- Spoon the tomato mixture over this and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with pomegranate seeds before serving.
Recipe and image: Tilda
