27min 4 ppl
Vegetarian Carpaccio
20 minutes
2 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
20 min · 10 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
380 kcalper person
Protein 12g
Carbs 12g
Fats 31g
About this dish
This elegant starter features paper-thin slices of raw zucchini and beetroot arranged artfully with creamy burrata cheese, toasted seeds, and a bright lemon-herb dressing that brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Sesame, Mustard
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- zucchinifirm and unblemished1 medium
- raw beetrootpeeled1 medium
- fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon
- garlicminced1 clove
- fresh mint leaveschopped1 tablespoon
- fresh parsley leaveschopped1 tablespoon
- microgreens or arugulaoptionalfor garnish
Dairy & Eggs
- burrata cheeseroom temperature125 g
Dried Goods
- pumpkin seedsraw2 tablespoons
- sunflower seedsraw2 tablespoons
Spices & Seasonings
- saltto taste
- black pepperto taste
Oils & Condiments
- extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons
Utensils
- mandoline or vegetable peeler
- dry skillet
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- paper towels
- serving plates
Method
1
Wash and peel the beetroot completely, then pat dry with paper towels.
Approx. 3 minutes
2
Mince the garlic clove and finely chop the fresh mint and parsley leaves.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, slice the zucchini and beetroot into paper-thin slices (approximately 1-2mm thick). Lay them flat on paper towels and refrigerate until ready to plate.
Approx. 8 minutes
4
Toast the pumpkin and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden.
Approx. 4 minutes
5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped mint, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Approx. 2 minutes
6
Arrange zucchini slices in a slightly overlapping pattern on two chilled plates, forming a circle.
Approx. 2 minutes
7
Layer the beetroot slices over the zucchini in the same overlapping pattern on each plate.
Approx. 2 minutes
8
Place half the burrata cheese in the center of each plate, gently pulling it apart slightly to reveal the creamy interior.
Approx. 1 minutes
9
Drizzle the herb-lemon dressing evenly over the vegetables and cheese.
Approx. 1 minutes
10
Scatter the toasted seeds over each plate, top with microgreens if using, and finish with a pinch of fleur de sel and freshly cracked black pepper.
Approx. 1 minutes
