Zucchini with basil dressing
Photography by Photography by Bruce Nicholson.
INGREDIENTS
Zucchini with Basil Dressing
1 kg zucchini, washed and sliced thickly on the diagonal
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Dressing
1 cup well packed basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
1⁄2 cup olive oil
METHOD
Toss the zucchini in the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and transfer to a shallow baking tray. Roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Place all the dressing ingredients into a food processor and purée. Taste for seasoning and toss with the roasted zucchini.

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