Zucchini with carrots for winter storage
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Here is a wonderful snack option that requires minimal effort or time to prepare. You can enhance the classic recipe of zucchini with carrots for winter with your favorite spices for the marinade, and if desired, reduce the amount of garlic. It's a great way to treat yourself to zucchini during the cold season. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. It's better to choose small zucchinis, which contain fewer seeds. Otherwise, you'll need to carefully cut out the center. If desired, you can also peel the skin to make the zucchini and carrots preserved at home for winter more tender. Cut into medium (or even slightly large) cubes.
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Step 2
2. Place all the marinade ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the zucchini, then simmer over medium heat for about 7–10 minutes after bringing back to a boil.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, prepare the carrots: peel and grate them on a medium grater.
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Step 4
4. Pass the peeled garlic through a press.
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Step 5
5. Add everything to the pot, stir gently. After adding the carrots and garlic, cook for another 3-5 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Fill clean and sterilized jars with vegetables.
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Step 7
7. Prepare a pot of water and place a cloth or towel on the bottom. Bring the water to a boil, then carefully place the jars covered with lids into the water. The sterilization step in the recipe for preparing zucchini with carrots for winter storage can be skipped, but doing it this way is more reliable.
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Step 8
8. Sterilize the jars for about 10 minutes. Seal them with lids and leave them upside down until completely cooled. Then store in a dark and cool place.
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Step 9
9. That's the whole recipe for preparing zucchini with carrots for winter. Very appetizing, piquant, and delicious!