Vegan Bottlegourd Canapés with Salsa

1. Grill, peel, and slice the bottle gourd on a pan.

2. Layer the sliced gourd with vegan mozzarella cheese.

3. Top it with a tomato-olive-walnut salsa.

4. Drizzle with oil from the cheese jar.

5. Finish with za'atar, sumac, and thin slices of apricot.

Notes

1. Bottlegourd is low in calories, with only 15 kcals per 100 grams, and high in fiber to aid digestion.

2. It is rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, sodium, and potassium, which support heart health.

3. This recipe can be adapted for weight loss by adjusting ingredients to create a calorie deficit.

4. Incorporate bottlegourd in various ways as a versatile, flavor-absorbing vegetable.