Veggie boats with soured cream

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1smallAubergine, sliced
1Courgette, sliced
1Fennel bulb, cut into 8
Pieces
¼pintOlive Oil
Grated rind and Juice of 1 Lemon
1Clove of Garlic, Crushed
1tablespoonChopped Fresh Thyme
¼pintFresh Soured Cream
1Tomato, peeled, deseeded and chopped
½teaspoonChilli Paste or Sauce
1Ciabatta Loaf or French Stick Sliced
Cayenne Pepper
Fresh Thyme

Directions

SALSA

TO GARNISH

Put prepared vegetables in a large bowl.

Mix together oil, lemon rind and juice, garlic and thyme. Pour over vegetables. Stir to coat with mixture.

Leave in a cool place for 1 hour to marinate.

Lift the vegetables from the marinade and place on a grill pan lined with foil. Grill for 15 minutes, turning twice and brushing with the marinade.

Salsa: Mix soured cream with the tomato and chilli paste.

Just before serving, toast the ciabatta or French stick slices lightly. Pile the grilled vegetables on top and add a spoonful of the salsa.

Sprinkle with a little cayenne pepper and small sprigs of thyme.

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