Zucchini and Tomato Caviar Recipe #54163
A fresh and satisfying appetizer. Also good with crostini. Cook time includes refrigeration time. From Bon Appetit magazine.
by Malriah
3¾ hours | 10 min prep
SERVES 4 -6
- 2 lbs tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- pita bread, cut into wedges,toasted
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Add tomatoes and blanch 20 seconds.
- Drain.
- Peel, seed and chop tomatoes.
- Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, basil and oregano and sauté 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire and lemon peel.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 8 hours.
- Drain off excess liquid.
- Add lemon juice and toss gently.
- Transfer to bowl.
- Serve with toasted pita bread.
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