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Nutty Zucchini Loaf

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INGREDIENTS

2 onions, finely chopped
4 T olive oil
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1/2 t cumin seeds
1 t ground coriander
1 t fresh, grated ginger
2 lb / 900 g zucchini, diced
3/4 cup chopped almonds
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup dried flaked coconut
1 t salt
Pepper to taste

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 400F/205C.

Gently saute the onions in 3 T of the olive oil. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, stirring well.

In a separate pan, cook the zucchini in the remaining oil until just brown. Combine the onion mixture, zucchini and remaining ingredients. Press the mixture into an oiled ovenproof dish and bake for 30 minutes.

Serve with a large salad of mixed greens.

posted by Mr Falafel

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[Reply] - [link] - excellent - [globesetter] - 2003/09/16 - 19:15

I made this for the first time last night - it was fantastic. I didn't have coconut milk on hand, so I used the liquid from boiled flax seeds instead. I served it with a tomato basil sauce on the side. Absolutely delicious - and nutrient packed. Thank you very much.