Exotic Moroccan Zaalouk of Zucchini with Mint and Lemon

Name: Exotic Moroccan Zaalouk of Zucchini with Mint and Lemon
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: Zucchini; Salt; Olive Oil; Tomatoes; Garlic; Ground Cumin; Paprika; Ground Coriander; Olive Oil; Fresh Mint Leaves; Lemon

A flavorful and refreshing vegetable medley

A traditional Moroccan side dish featuring tender zucchini in a fragrant tomato sauce with a hint of lemon and mint.

1 h 10 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Zucchini

Zucchini

4 medium — sliced into half moons

Salt

1 tsp

Olive Oil

1 tbsp

For the Tomato Sauce

Tomatoes

3 ripe — diced

Garlic

2 cloves — minced

Ground Cumin

1 tsp

Paprika

1 tsp

Ground Coriander

½ tsp

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

For the Garnish

Fresh Mint Leaves

2 tbsp — chopped

Lemon

1 — juiced and zested

Preparation

Preparing the Zucchini

Draw out moisture

Place sliced zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture.

Pat Dry

Let sit for 20 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.

Sauté Zucchini

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté zucchini until golden brown.

Ensure the zucchini is thoroughly dried before sautéing to avoid excess moisture.

Preparing the Tomato Sauce

Heat oil and garlic

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add garlic until fragrant.

Add tomatoes and spices

Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and coriander.

Simmer sauce

Cook until tomatoes break down into a thick sauce.

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water.

Cooking Process

Combine Zucchini and Sauce

Add sautéed zucchini to the tomato sauce and stir well to combine.

Simmer Mixture

Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes.

Add Fresh Ingredients

Stir in fresh mint, lemon juice, and zest just before serving.

Plating & Serving