Mashed Zucchini and Tomatoes Recipe-February 2024-www.zdask.com

　　A North African appetizer full of rich sensuous flavors.

Ingredients

serves 6

　　2 large onions, chopped

　　4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　2 cloves garlic, crushed

　　1 teaspoon ground cumin

　　1 pound zucchini, cut into thick slices

　　Salt and pepper

　　2 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar

　　A good pinch of ground chili pepper

　　1 pound tomatoes, peeled and chopped

Step 1

Fry the onions in the oil until golden and stir in the garlic and cumin. Add the zucchini, salt, pepper, vinegar, ground chili pepper, and tomatoes. Put the lid on and cook for about 10 minutes without added water, until the zucchini slices are very soft.

Step 2

Mash with a fork or a potato masher and serve at room temperature.