Zucchini with greens and young garlic
6 servings
20 minutes
Zucchini with herbs and young garlic is a simple yet delightful dish of Russian cuisine filled with summer aromas. Juicy zucchini, gently sautéed in butter, reveals its tender flavor while young garlic adds a piquant freshness. The addition of herbs completes the composition, making the dish light and refreshing. This combination of ingredients makes it an ideal side for meat or a standalone summer treat. Historically, zucchinis became popular in Russian cuisine due to their versatility and delicate taste, while young vegetables and herbs have always symbolized freshness and seasonality. The simple cooking process preserves the natural flavor of each ingredient, allowing enjoyment of their natural harmony.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Cut the zucchini into small pieces
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
3
Melt the butter in a pan.
- Butter: 100 g
4
Place the zucchini in the pan and salt them.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Herb salt: to taste
5
Chop young garlic along with the stems.
- Garlic: 1 head
6
Add the chopped garlic to the zucchini in the pan.
- Garlic: 1 head
7
Mix zucchini and garlic.
8
Cook the zucchini until almost fully done, to an al dente state.
9
Chop some greens.
10
Add chopped greens to the pan.
- Fresh herbs: to taste
11
Mix everything and bring to a boil.
