Taste of Tahini

⭐ Ingredients

• 1 can tinned tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 fresh tomatoes
• 3 courgettes / zucchinis
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried mint
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup water
• Optional: lamb or beef meat cubes (pressure cook separately if using)

⭐ Instructions

Prep the Vegetables

• Finely chop the onion.
• Cut the courgettes and fresh tomatoes into medium-sized cubes.
• Dice the tinned tomatoes (keep all the liquid — it adds flavour).
• Mince the garlic.

Cook the Stew

• Sauté aromatics Heat olive oil in a pot. Sauté the onion for 3 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute on low heat (don’t let it brown). Stir in sea salt and black pepper.
• Add tomatoes Add both the tinned and fresh tomatoes. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to soften.
• Add courgettes Add the courgettes and pour in the liquid from the tinned tomatoes plus 1 cup of water. Do not stir — this keeps the courgettes from breaking down too much.
• Simmer Cover and cook on low heat until courgettes are tender (10–15 minutes).
• Finish with mint Once the vegetables are cooked through, stir in the dried mint. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
• Optional: Add meat If adding protein, pressure cook lamb or beef cubes separately and stir them in after the dried mint.

⭐ Healthy Notes

• Low-calorie, nutrient-dense: courgettes and tomatoes are rich in vitamins A, C, potassium, and antioxidants.
• Anti-inflammatory: dried mint and tomatoes contain polyphenols that support digestive and immune health.
• Plant-forward: naturally vegan unless adding meat, making it lighter and easier to digest.

⭐ Gestational Diabetes Notes

• Extremely low carb, especially if eaten alone or with protein.
• Best served with bulgur wheat, which is a low-GI, high-fiber grain that supports steady blood sugar.
• Adding optional lean beef or lamb increases protein content, which further stabilises glucose levels.

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⭐ Storage/Reheating

• Keeps 3–4 days in the refrigerator.
• Reheat on the stove over low heat.
• If it thickens, add a splash of water or broth.