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Courgette ribbons

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SERVED with avocado and green seasoning, this vegan dish is a rainbow in a bowl. Add tofu to bump up the protein. If you are not vegan, add cooked chicken.

SERVES 2

Per serving: Calories, 454; carbohydra­tes, 10g; protein, 8.6g; fat, 37.5g; fibre, 10g 4 medium courgettes 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large avocado, peeled, stoned and cubed 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered Handful coriander leaves

FOR THE GREEN SEASONING

2 spring onions, roughly chopped 1 small green or yellow pepper, chopped Small Scotch bonnet chilli, finely chopped 20g coriander, chopped 1 tbsp thyme leaves

1 garlic clove, peeled Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp cold water ½ tsp salt

PREHEAT oven to 220c/gas 7 and line two trays with baking parchment. Cut ribbons of courgette, toss in a bowl with the oil and season, then spread on the baking trays in curls, so the heat can circulate. Bake until cooked through. For the seasoning, blend the ingredient­s to make a rough paste. Put the courgette into bowls and stir in the avocado, tomatoes, coriander and seasoning.

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