Courgettes (zucchini) sliced thinly lengthwise and grilled on a griddle pan, served sprinkled with cumin, lemon zest and a well seasoned spiced Greek yoghurt make for a quick, easy and healthy recipe, perfect as a starter or side dish for Meat-Free Monday.
The Cape Town food loving community has adopted Meat Free Monday with zeal and while we all attempt to reduce our carbon foot print, re- use, re-purpose and recycle, eating a meat free meal one or more times a week is a contribution toward that end and just makes sense. A really easy, fuss free meat free meal (or accompaniment to a meal) is grilled aubergine served with home-made hummus and a dollop of thick natural yoghurt dusted with zaatar, a lemony sesame seed Lebanese spice.
Freshly ground cumin, lemony sumac, the boldness of garlic, the smooth earthy nuttiness of the walnut, all balanced with a drizzle of honey and the sweet nibble of a pomegranate aril. An adaptation of a Lebanese chicken recipe.
