Zucchini Caviar with Chunks in a Frying Pan – Step-by-Step Recipe

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For this recipe, you'll need juicy, beautiful, and flavorful vegetables. Pay close attention to their selection, as the final result directly depends on the quality of the ingredients. We recommend cooking zucchini caviar with chunks in a thick-bottomed frying pan. This way, the heat will distribute evenly, meaning the vegetables will stew perfectly and won't burn!

Preparation time: 45 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 400 g zucchini;
• 200 g bell pepper;
• 100 g tomatoes;
• 1 medium carrot;
• 1 medium onion;
• 1 clove garlic;
• a couple of sprigs of any fresh herbs;
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• ground black pepper to taste;
• salt to taste.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Dice the zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, peeled onion, and bell pepper.
2. Place the vegetables in a bowl, salt them, and let them sit for 10-15 minutes. After this time, drain the released juice.
3. Finely chop the herbs and peeled garlic.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan, add the onion and carrots, and sauté until golden brown.
5. Add the bell pepper and continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes.
6. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring gently.
7. Add the zucchini and simmer the caviar over low heat until all the liquid has evaporated.
8. After that, season with salt, ground pepper, garlic, herbs, and remove from heat.
9. The finished zucchini caviar can be served as a standalone dish or as an appetizer with side dishes or meat. It pairs especially well with black bread.