Spinach and Basil Courgetti
Course: Lunch or light main Skill level: easy Serves: 2
1 small courgette 150 g (5½ oz) spinach
500 ml (18 fl oz) Alpro Simply Plain
30 g (1 oz) basil
1 clove garlic
30 ml (1 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
50 g (1¾ oz) toasted cashew nuts
Squeeze of lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Parmesan-style vegetarian cheese, to taste
1 Prepare the courgette by using a spiralizer to make the courgetti (alternatively you can use a peeler).
2 Wash the spinach in a
colander then place into a saucepan and warm over a medium heat until wilted. Using a sieve and a spoon, squeeze any excess water out of the leaves.
3 Create the sauce by placing the wilted spinach, Alpro Simply Plain, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil into a food processor, then blend until smooth.
4 Add the cashew nuts and blend for another 30 seconds.
5 Add a squeeze of lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
6 Pour the sauce over the courgetti and toss to coat, then drizzle over a little olive oil and sprinkle with grated cheese to serve.