SWEET ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO & ZUCCHINI SPIRALS

SERVES 1

 

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270

calories per serving

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Ingredients

•  Courgettes/Zucchini weighing 300g/11oz

•  200g/7oz ripe cherry tomatoes

•  1 tsp brown sugar (or honey)

•  2 garlic cloves, crushed

•  ½ onion, chopped

•  1 tbsp olive oil

•  1 tbsp freshly chopped basil

•  Low cal cooking oil spray

•  Salt & pepper to taste

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Method

1 Preheat the oven to 200c/400f/Gas 6.

2 Halve the cherry tomatoes, place on a baking tray, spray with a little low cal oil and sprinkle with sugar. Put into the oven and cook for about 2o minutes or until they are roasted and soft.

3 Meanwhile top & tail the courgettes and use the chipper blade to turn into thick spirals.

4 Gently heat a large non-stick frying pan on the hob with the garlic, onion & olive oil and sauté for a few minutes until softened.

5 Add the spirals and move around the pan for 3-5 minutes or until everything is piping hot. Toss through the sweet roasted tomatoes and pile into a shallow bowl.

6 Sprinkle with basil. Season and serve.

 

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CHEFS NOTE

Vine ripened plum tomatoes will work just as well but you may need to roast for a little longer.

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