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Lemon Sautéd Green and Round Zucchini


My Aunt Alice is growing green zucchini and round zucchini (which is a sort of 'zuccotto' and can grow quite big). I like the round zucchini!


Here how the round zucchini look like sliced.


Lemon Sautéd Green and Round Zucchini

Slice the zucchini and cut the bigger slices into quarters. Sauté two peeled garlic cloves with a little olive oil, then add the zucchini, lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often. The round zucchini are softer and will mush a little, but they have a great taste. The round zucchini will 'almost' mush, but keep their shape and colour better (the round one turn yellow!). Add salt halfway through cooking. At the end add a tsp of fresh chopped Italian parsley and a few lemon slices (or the juice of half a lemon). It can also be used to to cous cous, pasta and rice.

Photos by Alessandra Zecchini ©
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  1. Amritha KalyaniOctober 2, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    Lemon sauted green zucchini... I have not seen a round one till date.. Looks cute though...:-) very tempting recipe... I can imagine the flavor in it.. woowww...

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  2. Jayanthy KumaranOctober 3, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    nice and wonderful recipe...wanna try...

    Tasty Appetite

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  3. RachanaOctober 4, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    A very tempting recipe. Lovely clicks!

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  4. JoOctober 6, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    The round zucchini is new to me, and looks really yummy! Great idea using lemon!

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  5. AlessandraOctober 6, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    You're very welcome! I'm glad to follow you on here as well!!

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  6. AlessandraOctober 6, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Thank you all for your comments, and welcome Sweet Life ;-)

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  7. Sushma MallyaOctober 6, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    Nice & simple one...looks delicious too

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  8. Lazaro CooksOctober 7, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    I love the simplicity of this dish. When you have good ingredients just let them shine. Great dish.

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  9. Discerning GentlemanOctober 7, 2010 at 9:15 AM

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  10. aipiOctober 7, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    I like the refreshing citrusy flavor in everything..this recipe sounds n looks wonderful!
    Regarding your question on my potato curry post..you can just grind up some cashews in your coffee grinder.if you don't have one you can make cashew paste in a regular blender as well.Hope that helps.

    US Masala

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  11. AlessandraOctober 7, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    Thank you Aipi ;-)

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