Zucchini And Tomato Caviar
Description
This Zucchini and Tomato Caviar is a bright, textural appetizer that captures the essence of fresh garden produce. The combination of blanched, peeled tomatoes and crisp sautéed zucchini creates a delightful contrast in mouthfeel, enhanced by aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley. A hint of Worcestershire sauce adds depth, while fresh lemon juice lifts the flavors. Ideal for summer potlucks, as a light starter before dinner, or served alongside grilled meats. It requires minimal active time but benefits from chilling to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Add tomatoes to the boiling water and blanch for 20 seconds.
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Drain tomatoes and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
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Peel, seed, and chop the blanched tomatoes.
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Heat olive oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, fresh basil, and oregano to the skillet.
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Sauté the vegetable mixture for 3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
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Stir in the chopped tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice.
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Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
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Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 8 hours.
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Drain off any excess liquid that has accumulated from the zucchini mixture.
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Gently toss the chilled mixture to redistribute flavors.
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Serve with toasted pita bread wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.4g20%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 31.2mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 32.6g11%
- Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
- Sugars 10.8g
- Protein 7.1g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
