{"id":11016,"date":"2022-01-26T10:11:24","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T08:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=11016"},"modified":"2022-01-26T10:12:44","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T08:12:44","slug":"samfa-caprese-mushroom-zoodles-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/samfa-caprese-mushroom-zoodles-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Caprese Mushroom Zoodles Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>There is so much power in the plant kingdom for health and healing. And from vibrant fruits and vegetables, irresistible nuts and grains, to wonderfully delicious and umami-rich mushrooms, it\u2019s all really good eating!<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Research shows that plant-based diets are cost-effective, low-risk interventions that may lower body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. They may also reduce the number of medications needed to treat chronic diseases.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to forgo animal products, mushrooms really are an amazing companion food to meat or an excellent meat-substitute due to their meaty texture and adaptable taste profile. They are also easy to find and prepare, making mealtimes a cinch.<\/p>\n<p>The diverse flavours of mushrooms can expand your palate and reinvigorate your appetite and tastebuds. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mushroominfo.co.za\">www.mushroominfo.co.za<\/a> for plant-based burgers, pizza, buddha bowls and curries that will literally open up your world.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Caprese Mushroom Zoodles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/samfa-umami-mushroom-rigatoni-recipe\/\"><strong>Umami Mushroom Rigatoni<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/samfa-curried-mushroom-kale-quinoa-bowls-recipe\/\"><strong>Curried Mushroom &amp; Kale Quinoa Bowls<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Caprese Mushroom Zoodles <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Serves 4<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4-6 large zucchini \/ marrows<\/li>\n<li>(if you cannot find large zucchini \/ marrows use extra baby marrows)<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp butter<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, finely minced<\/li>\n<li>500g mixed portabellini &amp; baby portabellini mushrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tomato sauce:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 x 400g tin whole peeled tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 small red onion, peeled and halved<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp chilli flakes<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp butter<\/li>\n<li>250g smooth ricotta cheese<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup parmesan cheese, grated<\/li>\n<li>Handful fresh basil leaves<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For the tomato sauce:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Crush tinned tomatoes with your hands into a medium saucepan.<\/li>\n<li>Add the butter, onion halves, chilli flakes and a pinch of salt.<\/li>\n<li>Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Stir occasionally. When the sauce is thick and the flavour has developed, discard the onion and switch off the heat.<\/li>\n<li>Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini into long, even ribbons.<\/li>\n<li>Toss with a pinch of salt in a colander. Let stand until ready to use.<\/li>\n<li>Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook, tossing them often until just tender and golden brown. Season.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">To assemble:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven grill.<\/li>\n<li>In a shallow baking dish spread out the zucchini ribbons.<\/li>\n<li>Dollop spoonfuls of tomato sauce over the zoodles.<\/li>\n<li>Top with mushrooms and spoonfuls of ricotta. Season well.<\/li>\n<li>Top with freshly grated Parmesan and place until the grill for 2-3 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Serve into bowls and scatter with fresh basil leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is so much power in the plant kingdom for health and healing. And from vibrant fruits and vegetables, irresistible nuts and grains, to wonderfully delicious and umami-rich mushrooms, it\u2019s all really good eating! Research shows that plant-based diets are cost-effective, low-risk interventions that may lower body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. 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