Ingredients

Herbed Walnut Ricotta:

• 1 Cup Raw California Walnuts, Soaked for 4 - 6 Hours, Thoroughly Drained
• 1/3 Cup Cooked White Beans, Thoroughly Drained
• 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black pepper
• 1/4 - 1/2 Cup Water
• 1 Tablespoon Chickpea Miso Paste
• 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil, Finely Minced
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, Finely Minced
• Salt, to Taste

Grilled Zucchini:

• 2 Medium Zucchini
• 2 Tablespoons Avocado or Olive Oil
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

To Serve:

• Marinara Sauce
• Roughly Chopped California Walnuts

Instructions

1. Beginning with the walnut ricotta, place the walnuts, white beans, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in the bowl of your food processor. Pulse to begin breaking down the nuts and combining all the ingredients.
2. Once roughly chopped, add the first 1/4 cup of water along with the miso paste and vinegar. Pulse to incorporate. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated.
3. With the motor running, slowly stream in additional water, as needed, until the mixture is creamy, but not completely smooth. It should still have a bit of texture to it, just like conventional ricotta. When fully blended, transfer to a bowl and stir in the herbs. Give it a taste, and add salt as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. For the zucchini, cut of the ends and slice them lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick planks. Preheat your grill, or set a grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Brush the zucchini liberally with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Cook on the hot grill or grill pan for 3 - 4 minutes on each side, until deeply burnished with sear marks and tender throughout. Transfer to a plate and let rest until cool enough to handle.
6. Spread 1 - 2 tablespoons of the walnut ricotta across the length of each grilled zucchini plank. Gently roll up in a spiral.
7. Plate on a pool of marinara sauce and top with additional chopped walnuts. Serve warm.

Notes

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