Courgette Christmas Candles
Makes 12 - 14 canapes
(Can be) Vegan
Preparation time
10 mins
Cooking time
10 mins
Ingredients
| 1 | large courgette (approx 200g), straight if possible |
| 45g | cream cheese or vegan alternative |
| 2 | artichoke hearts (in brine) drained and chopped |
| 2 | sun dried tomatoes, drained of oil and chopped |
| 1 tsp | lemon juice |
| 2 tsp | chives, finely chopped |
Method
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Peel 12 or 14 vertical strips of courgette using a potato peeler (preferably a swivel type one).
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Bring a large pan of water to the boil, blanch the courgette for 30 seconds and then refresh under cold water.
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Put the cream cheese, artichokes, tomatoes and lemon juice into a food processor and blend until smooth, then add the chives.
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Lay the courgette strips flat and spread a tsp of the pate on top. Then roll up gently and stand upright. Garnish with extra chives and thin strips of sun dried tomatoes.
© The Vegetarian Society - (recipe created by the °Cordon Vert Cookery School)
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