Smashed Zucchini with Garlic, Chiles and Mint
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 dried red chiles, stemmed and chopped
- 8 small zucchini (2 1/2 pounds), 4 thinly sliced and 4 thickly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Moroccan Chickpea Flat Breads, for serving
- Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large saucepan.
- Add the garlic and chiles and cook over moderately high heat, stirring until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add all the zucchini, cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until very tender and chunky, about 40 minutes.
- Using a wooden spoon, break up any large pieces of zucchini.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the mint and lemon juice.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with the Moroccan Chickpea Flat Breads.
extravirgin olive oil, garlic, red chiles, zucchini, salt, mint, lemon juice, chickpea
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smashed-zucchini-with-garlic-chiles-and-mint (may not work)