Quick no-cook marinated zucchini in oil, vinegar, and lemon with plenty of spices and herbs, a delight. Have you never prepared them like this with raw zucchini? Keep in mind that zucchini has very low calories, with only 11 calories per 100 grams, a true ally in the kitchen for those who are careful. This does not exclude the source of vitamins and minerals like potassium, for example, which zucchini is rich in. Generally, vegetables of this color are rich in chlorophyll, magnesium, and polyphenols.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Energy 175.44 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 2.36 (g) of which sugars 0.24 (g)
- Proteins 1.53 (g)
- Fat 18.89 (g) of which saturated 2.71 (g)of which unsaturated 0.11 (g)
- Fibers 0.71 (g)
- Sodium 195.72 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 85 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz zucchini
- cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- tsp salt
- 1 sprig mint (fresh)
- 0.2 oz fresh chili pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- to taste black pepper
Tools
- Mandoline
- Bowl
- 2 Jars
Steps
After washing the zucchini, leave the skin on and slice them thinly with the mandoline.
In a large bowl, start seasoning them with salt, oregano, and lemon.
Chopped garlic and apple cider vinegar.
Fresh mint, parsley, and fresh hot chili pepper to taste.
Finish with extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients well and let the seasoned zucchini rest for a couple of hours before serving.
Generally, to serve quick marinated zucchini, I arrange them in glass jars and add a label with the ingredients, a small gesture for my guests.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How long can no-cook marinated zucchini be stored?
No-cook marinated zucchini can be stored for a week even though they are raw, lemon and vinegar preserve them.
What kind of zucchini can I use for no-cook marinating?
The recommended zucchini because they are more tender are Romanesco, you can choose small and seasonal ones as they are still available for a short time.
