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Courgette - almond puree

Ingredients

• 150 g courgettes, prepared and chopped
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 50 ml crème fraiche
• 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
• 2 tbsp almond paste
• 1 tbsp tahini
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp mild paprika
• 2 dried dates (preferably Medjool dates), chopped

Method

1. In a frying pan, heat oil. Add shallot and courgette, cook over moderate heat until softened. Add turmeric and crème fraiche, mix well. Remove from heat and blend to a smooth consistency. Add all remaining ingredients, blend again, pass through a fine-meshed sieve. Check for seasoning, serve chilled.