Zucchini Caviar

Name: Zucchini Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 lbs zucchini, diced; 1 cup carrots, grated; 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 3 tbsp sunflower oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground; 1 tbsp lemon juice

A savory, rich vegetable spread made with sautéed zucchini, carrots, onions, and tomato paste puréed until smooth.

40 minEasyServes 685 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs zucchini, diced
1 cup carrots, grated
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
3 tbsp sunflower oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup finely diced yellow onion and 1 cup grated carrots, stirring often for 8 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 2 lbs diced zucchini and cook for 15 minutes until soft and liquid evaporates.
4

Mix in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, cooking for 3 minutes.
5

Transfer mixture to a blender and puree until completely smooth.
6

Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and let cool to room temperature before serving.

Questions

How long does Zucchini Caviar keep?

Refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

Can I halve or double Zucchini Caviar?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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