Golden Tahini with Grilled Zucchini, Herbs and Pine Nuts 

Sweta Patel

August 16, 2023

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20 Minutes

Grilled vegetables deserve to be front and center and this showstopper of a zucchini dish does exactly that. The lemony, herby and nutty flavors come together beautifully. We incorporate our bright and zesty Preserved Lemon Paste in three ways: with the grilled zucchini, the herb salsa and the golden tahini. To change things up, swap out the zucchini for other vegetables, such as cauliflower, eggplant or tomatoes

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Golden Tahini with Grilled Zucchini, Herbs and Pine Nuts 


  • Author: Sweta Patel
  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • Zucchini: 
  • 4 zucchini
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp New York Shuk Preserved Lemon Paste, plus more for brushing
  • Cooking oil spray
  • Herb salsa:
  • ¼ bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
  • 2 scallions, green part only, finely chopped 
  • ¼ c extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp New York Shuk Preserved Lemon Paste, plus more as needed
  • 1 tsp New York Shuk Sumac
  • Salt, to taste

 

  • Golden tahini:
  • ½ c tahini paste
  • ½ c cold water
  • 1 tbsp New York Shuk Preserved Lemon Paste, plus more as needed
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp salt, or to taste

 

  • Serving:
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)




Instructions

  1. To prepare the zucchini: Cut each zucchini lengthwise into 4 slices, each slice about ¼ inch wide. Place the zucchini in a single layer on a sheet pan. Brush both sides with the olive oil and Preserved Lemon Paste.
  2. Prepare a hot fire in a grill, or preheat a grill pan on the stovetop over high heat. Spray the grill grates or grill pan with cooking oil spray. Place the zucchini on the grill or grill pan and cook, turning once and brushing with more Preserved Lemon Paste throughout the cooking, until nicely grill-marked and tender, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. To prepare the herb salsa: In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, scallions, olive oil, Sumac and Preserved Lemon Paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.
  4. To prepare the tahini: In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini paste, water, Preserved Lemon Paste, turmeric and salt until fully combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.
  5. To assemble: Spread the tahini on a serving plate and arrange the zucchini on top of the tahini. Top with the herb salsa and sprinkle with the pine nuts and cheese, if using.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Vegetarian

Keywords: grilling, veggies, Vegetarian, lemon, sumac

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