Exotic Moroccan Zaalouk of Zucchini with Mint and 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
For the Tomato Sauce
For the Garnish
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
Exotic Moroccan Zaalouk of Zucchini with Mint and Lemon
Exotic Moroccan Zaalouk of Zucchini with Mint and Lemon
Plate the Zaalouk
Transfer the zaalouk to a serving dish and scatter additional mint leaves on top for a fresh presentation.