Popped Grains With Grilled Zucchini Recipe

Name: Popped Grains With Grilled Zucchini
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: popped grains (e.g., popcorn): 40g; zucchini (grilled or cooked): 75g; oil or butter: 10g; seasonings: 2g

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This dish is a flavorful and light snack or side dish that combines the airy crispness of popped grains with the savory tenderness of grilled zucchini. Dressed subtly with oil or butter and seasoned to taste, it offers a balance of textures and flavors that can appeal to a variety of palates. Suitable for a light lunch or as a health-conscious snack, it's a versatile choice that can be customized with a range of spices or seasonings to fit different dietary needs or flavor preferences.

🌎 Fusion: Snack/Side Dish

🔥 Calories 200kcal
🍗 Protein 7g
🍚 Carbs 25g
🧈 Fat 10g

🥗 Ingredients:

popped grains (e.g., popcorn) (40g)
zucchini (grilled or cooked) (75g)
oil or butter (10g)
seasonings (2g)

🍳 How to cook (1 serving):

Cooking Time: 15 minutesPreperation Time: 10 minutes

Prepare the Popped Grains

Begin with a base of 30-50 grams of grains. Heat a pan over medium heat and, if using oil, add a minimal amount to just coat the bottom. Add the grains to the pan, cover with a lid, and let them pop, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent burning. Once the popping sound stops, remove the pan from heat.

Grill the Zucchini

Slice 50-100 grams of zucchini into even pieces. Preheat a grill or a pan over medium heat and brush lightly with oil or butter. Place zucchini slices on the grill or pan, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Grill until tender and char marks appear, flipping once.

Season and Serve

Combine the popped grains and grilled zucchini in a bowl. Drizzle with a little oil or butter and add your choice of seasonings like salt, pepper, chili flakes, or other spices. Mix well and serve immediately.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

This dish is rich in dietary fiber from both the grains and zucchini, providing a satisfying crunch along with beneficial nutrients. The inclusion of healthy fats from the oil or butter, combined with the moderate protein content from the grains, helps in creating a dish that's both nutritive and satisfying without being overly dense in calories.