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Zucchini with mint and almonds
1
Points® value
Total Time
29 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
19 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Easy
If you're like us, you're always looking for a new way to make vegetables more exciting. This summery, flavorful, easy recipe works as a light side dish to accompany your main entree or as part of an antipasto platter, and you'll love the added crunch of the almond slices. Meal prep tip to ensure the best texture: Grill the zucchini until it is crisp and golden (don't undercook it!) then chop the mint leaves just before serving to maximize the taste.
Ingredients
Sliced almonds
½ oz, (about 2 Tbsp)
Uncooked zucchini
4 medium, (about 8 oz each) sliced into 1/4 in-thick rounds
Olive oil
1 Tbsp
Sea salt
½ tsp, coarse variety
Black pepper
⅛ tsp, freshly ground
Fresh mint leaves
½ cup(s), chopped