Zucchini caviar with garlic

4 servings

30 minutes

Zucchini caviar with garlic is a simple yet exquisite dish of Russian cuisine rooted in the traditions of home canning. This delicate vegetable appetizer has a soft texture where zucchini harmonizes with sweet carrots, juicy tomatoes, and piquant garlic. Stewing enhances the vegetables' flavors while garlic adds a subtle spiciness. The caviar is perfect as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to meat, bread, or potatoes. It can be served as a cold appetizer or warm vegetable spread. This versatile and light treat brings the taste of summer and the warmth of home.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 108.7
• Proteins: 3.2g
• Fats: 1.1g
• Carbohydrates: 21.6g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 4 pc
• Carrot: 2 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Tomatoes: 3 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the zucchini and remove the seeds, cut into small cubes. Finely chop the carrot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 4 pieces
   • Carrot: 2 pieces

2. Place zucchini and carrots in a stewing dish, add a glass of water, cover with a lid, and stew on low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 4 pieces
   • Carrot: 2 pieces

3. When the zucchini becomes soft, add finely chopped tomatoes and a little vegetable oil, salt, mix, remove the lid, and simmer a bit more.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

4. When the dish is almost ready, add finely chopped garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves