Zucchini Marinated with Lemon and Mint

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Lemons (A Country Garden Cookbook)

By Christopher Idone

Published 1995

  • About

Freshness and simplicity is the mark of a good Italian dish. What better combination than lemon and mint?

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds small zucchini
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

Wash and trim the zucchini and cut into ⅛-inch rounds. In a large skillet, heat ¼ cup of the oil over medium heat. Add half the zucchini and sauté until golden on both sides.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices, adding more oil if necessary. Place the zucchini on a platter and drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and