Zucchini caviar with tomatoes
Description
Perfect for winter pantry stocking. You can enjoy this zucchini caviar right away whenever you like. Be sure to make this preserve for winter and treat your family to a delicious dish. Store in a cool, dark place.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Peel the onion. If needed, peel the zucchini and remove the seeds.
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Step 2
Cut the zucchini into small cubes.
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Step 3
Dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
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Step 4
Slice the onion into thin half-moons or slivers.
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Step 5
Place the zucchini cubes in a large blender bowl and blend for 1 minute.
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Step 6
Pour vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot. Then transfer the zucchini mixture from the blender bowl into the pot.
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Step 7
Place the chopped tomatoes and onion in the blender bowl.
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Step 8
Blend these ingredients in a blender until smooth and puréed.
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Step 9
Transfer the tomato puree from the blender bowl to the saucepan with the zucchini puree.
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Step 10
Add salt and sugar to the pot and mix.
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Step 11
Add the vinegar. Place over low heat.
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Step 12
Simmer all these vegetables together for 30–35 minutes, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon.
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Step 13
Meanwhile, sterilize all canning jars and lids using your preferred method. Pack the hot zucchini caviar into the sterilized jars.
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Step 14
Seal all jars tightly with the lids. Turn the jars upside down, wrap them in a thick blanket, and leave them to cool slowly overnight.
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Step 15
In the morning, the jars of zucchini caviar can be moved to the pantry for storage.