Zucchini in Mint Vinaigrette

Gourmet. June 1990

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 2  zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. In a small bowl whisk together the sugar, the salt, the lemon juice, and the oil. Transfer the vinaigrette to a skillet, bring it to a boil, and add the zucchini, stirring to coat it with the dressing.
2. Simmer the zucchini for 3 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender, stir in the mint, and let the zucchini cool in the dressing.
3. Serve the zucchini at room temperature.