Squash and Zucchini "Linguine" with Goat Cheese

Squash and Zucchini
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Squash and Zucchini "Linguine" with Goat Cheese a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe has 218 calories, 8g of protein, and 18g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up lemon juice, pine nuts, flat-leaf parsley, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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Whisk in 1/4 cup of the olive oil and add the parsley and chives.
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3
Using the julienne setting on a mandoline or julienne peeler, remove the outer layer of the squash and zucchini in long, thin strips. Reserve the seedy core for another use.
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4
Fill a bowl with ice water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the squash and zucchini until slightly wilted, 30 seconds.
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5
Drain and transfer to the ice water to cool.
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Drain and pat thoroughly dry.
7
Add the squash and zucchini to the dressing and toss to coat.
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8
In a medium skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
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9
Add the shiitake and cook over high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
10
Add the shallot, garlic and crushed red pepper and season with salt. Cook until the garlic and shallot are fragrant.
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11
Add the shiitake to the squash and toss. Wipe out the skillet.
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12
Add the pine nuts to the skillet and toast over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes.
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13
Transfer to a plate to cool. Scatter the goat cheese over the squash, sprinkle with the pine nuts and serve right away.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score35
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