Kabak Tarator

Name: Kabak Tarator
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, grated; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup strained Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 tsp fine salt

A refreshing chilled meze of sauteed zucchini folded into garlic strained yogurt and dill, topped with walnuts.

25 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

TurkishAppetizerStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini, grated
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup strained Greek yogurt
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 medium grated zucchini and saute for 6 to 8 minutes until liquid evaporates and zucchini softens.
3

Remove skillet from heat and allow the zucchini to cool completely.
4

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup strained Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp fine salt.
5

Fold cooled zucchini, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill into the yogurt mixture until evenly combined.

Questions

Can I make Kabak Tarator dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup strained Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Kabak Tarator keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Kabak Tarator?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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