Keto Vegetarian Griddled Zucchini Open Sandwich

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  • prep time

    prep time

    6 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    5 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    11 min

Keto Vegetarian Griddled Zucchini Open Sandwich

This simple yet flavorsome recipe uses griddled sliced zucchini as a base for delicious sandwich style toppings. The zucchini is layered with peppery arugula, tangy goats cheese, crunchy pine nuts and a sweet balsamic dressing.

This makes a great lunch option for one or a snack for two.

  • Net Carbs

    6 g

  • Fiber

    6.2 g

  • Total Carbs

    24.5 g

  • Protein

    9.9 g

  • Fats

    27.1 g

345 cals

Keto Vegetarian Griddled Zucchini Open Sandwich

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Ingredients

  • Goat Cheese, Soft

    Goat Cheese, Soft

    1-½ ounce

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto

    Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto

    1 teaspoon

  • Pine Nuts

    Pine Nuts

    ¾ tablespoon, whole pieces

  • Zucchini

    Zucchini

    ½ medium

  • Balsamic Vinegar

    Balsamic Vinegar

    ½ tablespoon

  • Arugula

    Arugula

    ¼ cup

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 8

11 min

  • Step 1

    Remove the tips of the zucchini and slice lengthways so that you have two strips roughly 1/4 inch thick. Season the zucchini with a little salt and pepper and drizzle with half a tablespoon of olive oil. Rub the oil and seasoning into the zucchini on both sides.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Heat a griddle pan to high. Place the zucchini strips in the pan and cook for two minutes or so on each side or until tender and char lines are visible.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Whilst the zucchini is cooking, add the pine nuts to a dry pan over a low heat. Toast gently until lightly golden.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Divide the arugula between the two zucchini.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Crumble over the goats cheese.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the cheese. Season the sandwich with a little salt and pepper.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    Whisk together the remaining olive oil, balsamic and syrup.
    Step 7
  • Step 8

    Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the open sandwich to serve.
    Step 8

Comments 4

  • FantasticAvocado926351

    FantasticAvocado926351 4 years ago

    What Can i replace goat cheese with ..and pine nuts

    • moonscape

      moonscape 3 years ago

      A different recipe?

  • Sarahwann

    Sarahwann 5 years ago

    Simple and tastes great.

    • recipewriter

      recipewriter 5 years ago

      Thank you!