Marinated Zucchini Spread
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 large zucchini, trimmed and grated
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green olives
- Chopped fresh thyme to taste
Marinated Zucchini Spread
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser November 9, 2016.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan, over medium heat; saute garlic until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add grated zucchini and cook for about 5 minutes or until it dries out a bit.
- Remove from heat; add salt, pepper, olives and thyme.
- Stir until combined.
- Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Refrigerate overnight.
Makes 2 cups.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per 2 Tablespoon spread on 1 slice Italian bread with brushed olive oil (based on 1 pound zucchini and not including salt to taste):
170 calories, 11 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 3 g protein
