Zucchini and Tomato Caviar

Name: Zucchini and Tomato Caviar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs tomatoes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups shredded zucchini; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; pita bread, cut into wedges,toasted

Submitted by Malriah

"A fresh and satisfying appetizer. Also good with crostini. Cook time includes refrigeration time. From Bon Appetit magazine."

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Ready In:: 3hrs 40mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 lbs tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups shredded zucchini
¹⁄₂ cup chopped red bell pepper
¹⁄₄ cup chopped onion
¹⁄₄ cup minced fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
pita bread, cut into wedges,toasted

directions

Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Add tomatoes and blanch 20 seconds.
Drain.
Peel, seed and chop tomatoes.
Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, basil and oregano and sauté 3 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire and lemon peel.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 8 hours.
Drain off excess liquid.
Add lemon juice and toss gently.
Transfer to bowl.
Serve with toasted pita bread.

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Reviews

The entire family loves this appetizer. It has a clean fresh taste and the pitas are aa terrific match. It takes time to omake but is worth every second of the prep. Try it!

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