Name: Zucchini with Charmoula
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, peeled and grated; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/3 cup olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium zucchini, cut into sticklike batonnets; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Juice of half a lemon; 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

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Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

Charmoula:

1 small onion, peeled and grated

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/3 cup olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Zucchini:

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 medium zucchini, cut into sticklike batonnets

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Juice of half a lemon

2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Preparation

To prepare the charmoula:
Step 1
1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the onion, garlic, paprika, cayenne, cumin, 1/3 cup water, olive oil, and some salt and pepper to taste. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
To prepare the zucchini:
Step 2
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the zucchini and briefly sauté until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
2. Add the prepared charmoula, lemon juice, and herbs to the skillet, and continue cooking for 1 minute. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe information

Ingredients

Charmoula:

Zucchini:

Preparation

To prepare the charmoula:

Step 1

To prepare the zucchini:

Step 2

Step 3

Recipe notes