Zucchini with carrots and lemon sour cream sauce

4 servings

20 minutes

Zucchini with carrots and lemon sour cream sauce is a light and refreshing dish of European cuisine. Its taste is a harmony of fresh zucchini and sweet carrots, highlighted by the tangy acidity of lemon and the creamy softness of sour cream. Dijon mustard and cayenne pepper add a mild spiciness, while dill completes the aroma. The dish pairs perfectly with grilled salmon or veal but can also serve as an independent appetizer. Marinating the vegetables in the sauce gives them tenderness and rich flavor. This dish embodies simplicity and sophistication, rooted in European culinary traditions that value flavor balance and natural ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 100.4
• Proteins: 5.4g
• Fats: 4.6g
• Carbohydrates: 11.7g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 800 g
• Sour cream 10%: 150 g
• Carrot: 200 g
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
• Dill: 10 g
• Salt: to taste
• Cayenne pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grate the lemon zest and squeeze out the juice. Mix the zest and juice with sour cream, chopped dill, salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Sour cream 10%: 150 g
   • Dill: 10 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Cayenne pepper:  to taste

2. Grate zucchini and carrot on a coarse grater. The centers of the zucchini, not suitable for grating, are better to throw away or use for another dish — like pureed soup or something similar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 800 g
   • Carrot: 200 g

3. Mix grated carrots and zucchini with sauce, let marinate for ten to fifteen minutes, and serve with fried salmon or fried veal.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 800 g
   • Carrot: 200 g
   • Sour cream 10%: 150 g