Quick Fried Zucchini With Toasted Garlic and Lime

Submitted by WeBees

"Shared with our local CSA by a member and posted in our newsletter. A great way to use up all that excess zuccini."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb zucchini, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. Sweat the zuccini in a colander, toss it with the salt and let stand 1/2 hour over a plate to drain.
2. Rince and dry on towels.
3. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet, an a pan large enough to hold the zuccini in a single layer. Add the garlic and stir frequently until light brown, about 3 minutes. Do not burn. Scoop out and place ina small bowl to set aside. Raise the heat ot med-hi.
4. Add zuccinin and fry stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes until browned and tender but still crunchy. Remove from heat. Add the lime and toasted garlic; toss thoroughly. Sprinkle with pepper, oregano and parsley, mix and adjust salt as needed. Serve immeadiatly in a warm dish.

Reviews

[Barbara C.]

This recipe is delicious but it is straight out of Rick Bayless Authentic Mexican cookbook word for word. He should be the one getting credit for the recipe.