I love zucchini, but a lot of times I get bored of always sautéing it.
Then I found this new, odd recipe.
It was in one of my favorite magazines, America’s Test Kitchen.
It’s a fun and new way to prepare zucchini.
The best part?
You get to smash ‘em!
Give it a try and see what you think.
Smashed Zucchini with Garlic Lemon Sauce
Ingredients
Zucchini:
2-3 zucchini (small ones are best)
2 tsp. Olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. Pine nuts
Cilantro, parsley, or basil for garnish
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Yogurt sauce:
½ lemon
1 small container plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp. Olive oil
Salt and pepper
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Directions:
- Set oven to HI Broil. Place oven rack at the top most level.
- Cut ends off zucchini. Then use a meat mallet or heavy pan to smash zucchini. Break up with hands.
- Place zucchini on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Broil in oven for 12-15 minutes, flipping the zucchini halfway through.
- Meanwhile mix yogurt with lemon juice, garlic and little olive oil salt and pepper. Mix in.
- Serve zucchini alongside yogurt mixture or plated with it.
