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August 2, 2011
Zucchini & Tomato Medley
Timeless Snacks & Starters
Prep time:
19 minuteschilling time:
1 hour“Grandma's uptown friends called this 'Zucchini Caviar.' But Grandma said it was better than caviar.”
Ingredients
Serves 12
- 1 1/4 pounds zucchini
- 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1
Chop the zucchini. Heat 11/2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté zucchini in hot olive oil until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Let stand to cool.
2
Combine zucchini, tomato, green onions, bell pepper, celery and garlic in a large bowl and mix well.
3
Add remaining olive oil, basil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper to zucchini mixture and mix well.
4
Chill, covered, for 1 hour. Serve the dip with crackers or tortilla chips.
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Grandma's Secret Trick
Grandma's Secret Trick
By experimenting, Grandma learned that a small amount of fresh thyme gives this spread extra flavor and the illusion of a richer, almost meaty taste. Sometimes she used 1/2 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves, chopped, instead of the basil, and thought it was an even better flavor.
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