Alkaline Diet Recipe: ZUCCHINI SUSHI

FOR ALL you sushi lovers out there, this yummy recipe will give you a fix. It’s  easy finger food for kids, and it’s also elegant enough to serve as an impressive treat to share when entertaining. The filling can also be used as a veggie dip - the dip is super flavorful, and you can use it to dress other dishes if the recipe is doubled.

INGREDIENTS

[Serves 2]

4 zucchinis

1/4 cup parsley

1 can artichoke hearts

2 cloves garlic

1 lemon, freshly juiced

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 can white beans

1/4 cup raw cashews

1 tablespoon coconut oil

Salt (Celtic Grey, Himalayan, or Redmond Real Salt)

Pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Slice the zucchini lengthwise using a mandolin, or slice it very thin with a knife or potato peeler. Brush with olive oil and set aside.

Blend the parsley, artichoke, garlic, lemon juice and zest, white beans, and cashews in a food processor until paste like. Flash sauté the zucchini slices in the coconut oil for 1 minute on each side, or use them raw. Spread the filling on each zucchini slice. Roll up.

Season with sea salt and pepper.