Summertime Succotash with Creamy Rosemary-Garlic Sauce

By Brendan Brazier • September 20th, 2011 • 1598 Views

One of the most delicious ways to get full, this recipe is ideal for after a long bike ride, when hunger is at its peak.

Summertime Succotash with Creamy Rosemary-Garlic Sauce

Time: 40 minutes prep • Makes 4–6 appetizer servings

Ingredients:

4 cups zucchini, diced (about 2)

½ tsp sea salt

1 cup shelled fresh or frozen lima beans, blanched for 2 minutes

1 tbsp olive oil or hemp oil

2 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp miso paste

1 garlic clove, mashed

6 sprigs rosemary, for garnish

Black pepper, for garnish

Directions:

1. Using sharp knife, slice the summer squash lengthwise as thinly as possible to form long, flat noodle-like strips. Discard the core area with the seeds as it contains too much moisture. Cut each prepared squash strip into two pieces so that when folded in half, the squash resembles a small ravioli in size.
2. Toss the strips with the sea salt. Place in a colander over the sink or a large bowl. Let sit for 30 minutes, rinse, then pat dry.
3. To make the filling, place the blanched lima beans, oil, lemon juice, miso paste, and garlic in a food processor and puree until smooth. Set aside until needed.

Creamy Rosemary-Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

¾ cup cashews

½ cup water

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp red wine vinegar

¾ tsp minced fresh rosemary

1 large garlic clove

¼ tsp sea salt

Directions:

1. Place the cashews and water in a blender, and process until a thick and smooth cream has formed. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until incorporated.
2. To assemble the ravioli, place a small spoonful of the filling mixture on one side a squash strip, then fold over the other side. Pat lightly to seal. Repeat to make the remaining ravioli.
3. On each serving plate, pour a small bed of Creamy Rosemary-Garlic Sauce, then place a few ravioli on top. Garnish with a rosemary sprig and black pepper and serve.

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Location:  Vancouver, CA

Brendan Brazier is a professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50 km UltraMarathon Champion.  He is the bestselling author of Thrive Fitness and The Thrive Diet and the creator of an award-winning line of whole...