Lebanese Garlic Mint Zucchini

Middle Eastern · Lebanon

Lebanese Garlic Mint Zucchini

Sliced zucchini sautéed in rich garlic and dried mint oil, finished with tangy lemon juice.

16 min Easy Serves 3$2.54 estimated
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
Vegan
Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Zucchini / Courgette

    500 g

    $1.05
  • Garlic

    3 cloves

    $0.12
  • Olive oil

    3 tbsp

    $0.29
  • Fresh Mint

    0.5 bunch

    $0.55
  • Lemon

    1 whole

    $0.50
  • Salt

    0.5 tsp

    $0.00
  • Black pepper

    0.25 tsp

    $0.02

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Slice the zucchini into rounds approximately half a centimetre thick.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a broad frying pan over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add zucchini slices in a single layer and sear for 6 minutes, turning once until golden on both sides.

  4. 4

    Stir in thinly sliced garlic, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes until garlic is soft and fragrant.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat, toss with freshly chopped mint and lemon juice, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tender summer zucchini cook quickly in under 10 minutes.