Marinating raw zucchini in a simple flavor infusion of lemon, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs softens the texture for a palatable experience without the cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. medium or small zucchini, preferably a mix of green and yellow
- 3 T freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 3 T extra virgin olive oil
- 2 T finely chopped parsley, mint, chives, dill or a combination
Directions
- Slice the squash as thinly as you can, a Mandoline slicer works great for this recipe.
- Mix together the lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Toss with the zucchini. Season with pepper. Cover and refrigerate for four to six hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator, and remove the garlic clove. Add the fresh herbs, and toss together. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve.
- Best served just after herbs are added. Lemony flavor loses its flavor over time.
Yields 4 Servings
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 119; Total Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrate 7g; Fiber 2g; Protein 2g; Sodium 7mg
Recipe adapted from The Very Best of Recipes for Health, Martha Rose Shulman