Zucchini in Sauce

Zucchini is one of the most popular summer foods, delighting us with its versatility, as it can be prepared in a thousand and one ways. They are excellent breaded, stewed, baked, grilled, stuffed … For a change, this time I suggest a somewhat overlooked method of preparation, which is zucchini in sauce, very tasty and suitable for numerous dishes. It can be fried meat, baked cutlets, grilled dishes, fish fillets, or simply a fried egg. They are also excellent in combination with mashed potatoes and meatballs.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 spoons Oil, olive

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 2 pod Garlic, fresh

  • pieces Small pumpkins

  • 2 piece Tomato, red

  • 1 piece Thyme, fresh

  • pieces Salt, table

  • 1 spoon Breadcrumbs, dried

  • pieces Parsley, fresh

Steps

  1. Finely chop the onion and sauté it in olive oil until translucent. Add crushed or minced garlic and sauté for another minute to let the garlic release its aroma.

  2. Grate the zucchini. Peel the tomato, remove the seeds, and dice it into small cubes. Add both (zucchini and tomato) to the sautéed onion. Pour in two deciliters of water, season with salt, pepper, and add a sprig of thyme. Simmer for about 25 minutes. Add more water if needed.

  3. When the zucchini and tomato soften and the sauce forms, add a tablespoon of breadcrumbs for thickening. Cook the sauce for a few more minutes and adjust the seasoning with salt and/or pepper if necessary.

  4. Once the sauce is ready, sprinkle it with chopped parsley. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 55.82 kcal
  • Fat: 2.81 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.33 g
    • Sugars: 1.26 g
  • Protein: 1.26 g
  • Fiber: 0.84 g