The diet we take will show impact on heart. Eating certain foods can increase heart disease risk and some foods can help you better manage these conditions. So, with the increasing risk of heart disease nowadays, it is advised to take heart-smart diet. Here is one of the best heart healthy dish prepared with grilled vegetables and walnut sauce.

Ingredients:

For grilled vegetables:

1/2 kg assorted vegetables - broccoli florets, zucchini, and bell peppers (red and yellow)
1 tbsp lemon juice
 Salt and pepper for seasoning
A few drops of olive oil

For the walnut sauce:

100g roasted walnuts
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tbsp chopped parsley/oregano
1 tbsp olive oil
 2 tsp lemon juice roasted sesame seeds to garnish

Method of preparation:

Cut vegetables into wedges and brush them with lemon juice.

Then add few drops of olive oil and seasoning.

Grill until vegetables are tender.

Garnish with sesame seeds.

To prepare walnut sauce, grind walnuts, garlic and herbs together.

Add the oil and lemon juice to it.

Season well and serve with grilled vegetables.

By Lizitha