3 large zucchinis
1 large leek
2 onions
1 red pimento and other green
2 cloves garlic
300 g of lean meat or chicken tenderloins
1/2 liter of red wine Mencia
1 teaspoon ground cumin, 3 fresh basil leaves and a tablespoon of ground oregano.
To marinate the chicken: 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of ground cumin.
150 ml of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Among all the vegetables there is one I especially love the zucchini. Moreover if they are from the garden of my parents and have acceptable size, although every year I have to tell my mother to not let them grow as much as they are then very hollow and lose flavor. For this recipe you will need to buy a little larger than the standard size of a supermarket, because we will fill.
We all know that most vegetables help us better health. Ratatouille with tomatoes bring to the plate carotenes that act as antioxidants and neutralize the action of free radical oxidation, which control the aging process and degeneration of the cells of our body. In zucchini are potassium, a high proportion of water and a high fiber content, it has a value great diuretic and facilitates bowel movements. For the most number of benefits we have to opt for cooking en papillote, grilled, steamed or baked; these methods more effectively preserve nutrients.
In this recipe we mix seasonal ingredients that can be found in any supermarket and add a different touch, a ratatouille full of flavor with wine as protagonist, a broth da Ribeira Sacra Mencia tinting color plate. And to give you some protein crowned with chicken marinated in soy and honey, which is grilled tender inside and crispy outside. Great set for a recipe ten points C'mon!
PREPARING THE MICRO ZUCCHINIS
Microwaving is very simple food can be steamed without adding a drop of water, because it is produced from water that have inside, that is, its constitution water. In the case of courgettes I assure you that are fantastic, with the exact point to finish them on the grill Le Creuset.
We chose a plump courgettes will cut crosswise into more or less equal cylinders about 10 cm in size. We put them in a container suitable for the microwave and cook for 12 minutes at full power. It is important to cook very well covered but not airtight lids as jump or melt. Easy and simple. We pulled micro courgettes and let them from shaking.
A warm time, with the help of a spoon remove the pulp inside leaving only the near-wall Zucchini meat. We reserve the ingredients for the rest of the recipe.
PREPARATION OF RED WINE PISTO
To prepare a good ratatouille need some good ingredients from the garden: some garlic, tomatoes, onions, leeks, peppers and also the pulp that have withdrawn from the courgettes. The most important thing to get it right cooking is the order: first the garlic and onions, then peppers, courgettes and tomatoes end.
We wash the vegetables well. We chop everything in blocks of similar size. Add a good extra virgin olive oil to the pan and fry garlic, leeks, onions and peppers over low heat, until golden brown. It will take between 5-10 minutes. Add the zucchini pulp about 5 minutes while the onions and peppers burn. Rectify salt and pepper and reduce a little.
Blanch the tomatoes, remove their skin and also chop into cubes. Stir all gently and add the tomatoes, wine Mencia, chopped oregano, cumin and basil leaves. We let it cook for 15 minutes until reduced and add a spoonful of sugar to correct the acidity that gives the tomato.
Remove from heat and reserve for final assembly.
PREPARATION OF INGREDIENTS ON THE GRILL
The chicken we have to macerate the day before preparing the recipe. You can use turkey, chicken, pork, beef ... what I like, although this recipe you lean chicken is perfect.
I used to marinate 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of ground cumin. Mix everything well in a container that can cover in this way will the chicken caught the flavor. It is important that we cover ourselves because we will put in the fridge and this will prevent odors take other foods. We left the chicken in the fridge for 5 hours minimum, I like that is all night.
Heat the grill to medium heat Le Creuset as it will keep the heat very well, which will control the temperature so no problem. Once it is hot, we passed the surface of zucchini and chicken once grilled zucchini 3 minutes on each side and the chicken back and forth, 2 minutes on each side. We reserve for assembly.
We put on a plate, two or three courgettes with a layer of ratatouille inside and crowned with 3 chicken strips. We can serve with a little grated cheese or a little of it passed through the food mill ratatouille. Simply delicious. I hope you like it.
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