Spiced Stewed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Spiced Stewed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; Coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, eyeball it; 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/3 palm full; 1 can chick peas, 14 ounces, drained; 1 can diced tomatoes in juice, 14 ounces; 3 scallions, chopped; 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, a palm full, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, eyeball it
1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/3 palm full
1 can chick peas, 14 ounces, drained
1 can diced tomatoes in juice, 14 ounces
3 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, a palm full, finely chopped

1
Heat a skillet over moderate heat.
2
Go 1 turn of the pan with a slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil.
3
Add crushed garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan.
4
Saute garlic and red pepper flakes 1 or 2 minutes.
5
Add zucchini and season with salt, cumin and chili powder.
6
Saute, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
7
Add chick peas, tomatoes and scallions to the pan and stir to combine.
8
Cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes.
9
Stir in cilantro and serve.
10
To reduce the heat level, omit the red pepper flakes from the recipe and method.

142

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spiced Stewed Zucchini falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spiced Stewed Zucchini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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