Courgette Rosti With Smoked Salmon And Poached Eggs

35 mins

245

Moderate

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini, grated (about 5 cups)
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup Protein World coconut flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 tbsp Protein World coconut oil
  • To serve
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 large slices of smoked salmon, to serve
  • sea salt and pepper, to season
  • 2 tsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 cup wilted spinach

Nutritional Info

  • Per serving
  • Calories 245
  • Protein 17g
  • Carbohydrates 7g
  • Sugar 6g
  • Fibre 2g
  • Fat 17g

 

Method

  • Grate the courgette then add to a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt and toss well. Leave for 10 minutes.
  • Lay a clean towel and pile the grated courgette in the centre. Holding the tea towel over the sink, gather the sides together and twist them tightly until all the liquid from the courgette has run out.
  • Add the courgette, coconut flour, eggs, pepper and cayenne. Stir to combine and then roll the mixture into two balls and flatten them to make thick patties.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat with a tbsp of coconut oil. Cook the rostis for 5-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove form the heat, transfer to a baking sheet and put them in the oven to keep warm.
  • To make the poached eggs, heat a small pan of boiling water, Crack the eggs in and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Place the wilted spinach on a plate, followed by the rostis, spoon the poached eggs over and then top with salmon and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serves 2