Caviar De Courgettes Zucchini Caviar
Transform your garden bounty into an elegant appetizer with Caviar De Courgettes, also known as Zucchini Caviar—a richly textured spread bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This plant-based recipe combines tender, grated zucchini with golden sautéed onions, fragrant garlic, and a hint of fresh thyme and parsley, elevated by a bright splash of lemon juice. Slow cooking creates a silky, spreadable consistency perfect for slathering on toasted baguette slices, crackers, or serving alongside crisp vegetable sticks. Ready in under an hour, this low-calorie, gluten-free dish is as healthy as it is delicious, making it an impressive choice for entertaining or a simple yet sophisticated snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and pat them dry. Trim the ends and grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater. Set the grated zucchini aside in a colander and sprinkle with a pinch of salt to extract moisture. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Squeeze the grated zucchini with your hands or a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Add the zucchini to the skillet with the onions and garlic, and stir well to combine.
Cook the zucchini mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes. The zucchini should become very soft and the moisture should evaporate, leaving a spreadable consistency.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Allow the zucchini caviar to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional parsley or thyme if desired.
Serve the Caviar De Courgettes with slices of toasted baguette, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.5 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9827 mg | 427% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.7 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2008 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
