Zucchini and Carrot a Scapece
- 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 large zucchini (about 2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch rounds
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 10 medium carrots (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Heat 1/3 cup oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, add the zucchini and fry until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried zucchini to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle half of the garlic, basil, and mint leaves over the zucchini.
- Add the remaining oil to the frying pan.
- Add the carrots to the hot oil and saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried carrots to the dish of zucchini.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the remaining garlic, basil, and mint leaves over.
- Drizzle the vinegar over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Allow the vegetables to come to room temperature before serving.
- Transfer the scapece to a platter.
- Serve with bread, fish or chicken.
extravirgin olive oil, zucchini, salt, garlic, fresh basil, mint leaves, carrots, red wine vinegar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/zucchini-and-carrot-a-scapece-recipe2.html (may not work)