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Zucchini Ribbons with Peaches and Toasted Nut Cream

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About the Recipe

Can’t get enough of those ripe peaches and summer squash? Neither can we. Here’s a great recipe that combines both. For the adults, enjoy with a glass of Viognier, Rosé, or Sancerre.

Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini or summer squash (about 1½ lbs) sliced lengthwise ¼ inch thick.

  • 3 peaches, halved

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • Salt

  • Freshly ground pepper

  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley

  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped mint

  • 2 Tbsp macadamia or cashew nuts, toasted and finely chopped

  • ¼ cup macadamia or cashew cream

For cream:

  • ¾ c. macadamia or cashew nuts, soaked in water for 30 minutes, drained

  • ¼--½ cup cool water

  • 1 to 2 Tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup (to your sweetness preference)

  • splash of vanilla extract

Preparation

Light a grill. Brush squash and peaches with half of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Cut the peaches into wedges. Stack the zucchini and thinly slice lengthwise into ribbons. In a bowl, toss the squash, parsley, and mint with the remaining oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter and top with the peaches and chopped nuts. Top with cream. For cream: Place all the ingredients (start with ¼ c water and add more if needed) into a blender and mix for about 5 minutes until whipped and smooth. 


For cream:

Place all the ingredients (start with ¼ c water and add more if needed) into a blender and mix for about  5 minutes until whipped and smooth.

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