CANNABIS-INFUSED ZUCCHINI RIBBONS WITH LEMON TURKEY MOUSSE

Paper-thin zucchini ribbons rolled around a light whipped turkey mousse with lemon, herbs, and a measured touch of cannabis-infused olive oil. Clean, protein-forward, and plated with a refined country-gourmet look.

Terpene Pairing

Pinene + Limonene — bright herbal freshness and citrus lift that pair beautifully with zucchini, lemon, and lean poultry.

Suggested Strains

Jack Herer • Durban Poison • Lemon Haze

Step 1 — Decarboxylation

Ingredients

3.5 g cannabis flower (medium grind)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 240°F / 115°C.
2. Spread cannabis evenly on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Bake 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
4. Allow to cool completely.

Step 2 — Cannabis Lemon Herb Olive Oil

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
Decarboxylated cannabis
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp chopped dill
½ tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Add olive oil, cannabis, lemon zest, dill, and pepper to a small saucepan.
2. Heat over very low heat.
3. Maintain 160–180°F.
4. Simmer gently 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Strain through cheesecloth.
6. Cool and store in a sealed jar.

Step 3 — Lemon Turkey Mousse

Ingredients

1½ cups cooked turkey breast, finely chopped
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
2 tbsp whipped cream cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped chives
1 tbsp chopped dill
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp cannabis lemon herb olive oil

Instructions

1. Add turkey, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, mustard, and lemon juice to a food processor.
2. Pulse until smooth and fluffy.
3. Fold in chives and dill.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Fold in 1 tsp cannabis lemon herb olive oil.

Step 4 — Prepare the Zucchini

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to slice zucchini into long thin ribbons.
2. Lay ribbons on paper towels.
3. Sprinkle very lightly with salt.
4. Let sit 5 minutes, then pat dry.

Step 5 — Roll and Plate

Ingredients

Zucchini ribbons
Lemon turkey mousse
Extra dill
Cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Spoon or pipe a small line of turkey mousse onto each zucchini ribbon.
2. Roll into tight spirals.
3. Arrange with clean spacing on a white platter or stoneware plate for a gourmet country-barn presentation.
4. Finish with dill, cracked black pepper, and a tiny drizzle of extra infused oil.