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.

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Questions

How long does Zucchini Caviar take?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Stir in 2 lbs diced zucchini and cook for 15 minutes until soft and liquid evaporates."

What should Zucchini Caviar look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until soft and liquid evaporates.

Is Zucchini Caviar keto-friendly?

A serving of Zucchini Caviar carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many calories are in Zucchini Caviar?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 85 calories, with 2 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 410 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Zucchini Caviar keep?

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

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