Zucchini and Chickpeas Appetizer

“Although coined as an appetizer this great dish and can stand on its own for a meal”

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 tbls. Olive oil
• 1 tbls. Organic butter
• 4 green zucchini, washed and coarsely grated
• ½ Lb. chickpeas
• 6 Diced pitted green olives
• 1 cup  Italian Marinara sauce
• 2 ounces red wine ( Cabernet)
• Grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbls. chopped basil
• ½ tsp. Sea salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Heat oil and butter in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it begins to foams.
2. Add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until slightly browned.
3. Add the olives, chickpeas, marinara sauce, red wine and stir to mix.
4. Place a pot cover over the pan and cook on medium low for 4 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and the basil on top and cover for 3 minutes more.
6. Turn off heat and keep covered.

All recipes by Chef Eddy Resident Chef Health and Fitness Talk