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Zucchini, Onion and Tomato Salad with Saffron and Cinnamon

3.5

(6)

A nice accompaniment to grilled sea bass, scallops or shrimp.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 pound zucchini (about 4 medium), trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
12 ounces tomatoes, cored, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, onions, garlic, cinnamon stick and saffron. Cover; cook until zucchini is tender and onions are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes, parsley and mint. Cool to room temperature. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Mix in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per Serving: calories
87; total fat
4 g; saturated fat
0.5 g; cholesterol
0 mg.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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