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Zucchini and Leek Puree
A tasty puree with a kick! Great with a spicy fish or your choice of meat.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini chopped
- 1 large leek chopped
- 3-4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 5-8 fresh basil leaves
- 2 " peeled fresh ginger
- fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
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Warm olive oil in pot with pressed garlic
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Add chopped leeks and allow to simmer
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Add chopped zucchini and keep stirring
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Add finely chopped ginger
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Add about 1 cup water (not to much or you'll have soup instead of puree)
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Add basil leaves, sea salt and pepper
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Using an immersion blender or food processor puree contents (careful it's still hot) until smooth and creamy. Add more water if necessary.
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Allow to cook on stove top at low heat for another 10-15 minutes to thicken the mixture.
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Serve with your choice of protein
