ZUCCHINI BRUSCHETTA

INGREDIENTS:

For topping:
- 1¾ cup zucchini (unpeeled), thickly grated
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- ½ tbsp lime juice
- ¼ tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp garlic, crushed
- ½ tsp green chilli paste
-  salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste
-  ½ tbsp walnuts, chopped and roasted

For serving:
- 6 slices of whole wheat bread
- ¼ cup of low fat cheese and paneer (mixed)

METHOD:

1) Grate and squeeze the zucchini with hands to remove the excess water.
2) Combine all the ingredients of topping, except the walnuts, and blend in a mixer to get a smooth paste.
3) Transfer the paste to a bowl, add the walnuts and mix well.
4) Just before serving, toast the bread slices in a sandwich griller till they are brown and crispy from both the sides. Cut it into half.
5) Apply a portion of the spread evenly over each bread slice.
6) Sprinkle paneer and cheese before serving.