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Summer hosting ideas

Easy summer food to share, for when you're having people over and aren't up for stress.
Caramelised courgettes with lentils and tahini yoghurt
by Christina Soteriou

This warm, layered salad is bright, fresh and perfect for easy summer hosting. The finishing hazelnut, pomegranate and harissa drizzle is super easy but really makes the dish sing!

Based on four servings, each serving provides 647 kcal, 20.7g protein, 18g carbohydrate (of which 12.7g sugars), 50g fat (of which 7.1g saturates), 10.5g fibre and 2.88g salt.

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