Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Description
Works for both holidays and everyday. Choose young zucchini so the skin stays tender and the seeds inside haven’t fully developed yet. Then the dish will turn out tender and juicy. When serving the zucchini, don’t forget to drizzle tomato sauce over the top. Good luck. The appetizer is ready. Serve right away.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the vegetables and spices, oil, and tomato juice. Instead of juice, you can use tomato paste diluted with water. Wash and peel the vegetables.
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Step 2
Cut the bell pepper, onion, and carrot into medium dice. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and sauté the vegetables until half cooked. Season with salt to taste.
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Step 3
Trim the stem end off the zucchini and cut it into medium-small cubes. If the zucchini is not young, peel it and remove the seeds. Sauté the vegetables for a few minutes.
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Step 4
Add the tomato juice, salt and pepper, and a bay leaf. If the tomato is sour, you can also add a tiny bit of sugar. Cover everything with a lid and braise until the zucchini is tender.
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Step 5
The zucchini in tomato sauce is ready. Serve the dish hot or cold.