1/2 cup olive oil
1 kg sliced zucchini
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
Salt and black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan at a moderate heat. Tip in zucchini, garlic and coriander seeds. Lower heat,cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender.
Blend in a processor(I used a stick blender) until chunky, add lemon juice, salt and pepper and gradually add oil and process until smooth or desired consistency.
I just happened to have a coriander plant going to seed in the garden. If you don't have the seeds, don't worry, don't add them. Consider using parmesan cheese or a fresh herb like basil or mint in the final process.
That dip looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt is rather good, and a good excuse to use the zucchinis coming out my ears!
DeleteI'm going to try these, I'm sort of on a help kick at mo! I know No.3 might also eat it, he's not fussy (yet). Thanks for linky link Alicia - Happy Monday :)
ReplyDeleteNot a prob, happy Monday to you too :)
DeleteI've never had any luck growing zucchinis :-(
ReplyDeleteBTW I've been looking for a Monday linkup, so glad to have found yours!
I have one plant, but My mum keeps giving me hers! Very cool to have you link up.
DeleteYum that dip looks fantastic!! I cannot believe I did not have an open slather post for today so I am sharing my one from yesterday!!
ReplyDeleteI will be back tomorrow to read the others linked up!!
Thanks for linking, it doesn't have to be a post from today. I know how hard it is to keep up with posts, especially with two kids running around!
DeleteAlicia, that looks so healthy. I love zucchini and coriander. I haven't ever used the seeds though. I guess they crush up when you put the mixture in a blender...As a resident of a large metropolitan city, I am COMPLETELY jealous that you "just happened to have a coriander plant" in your garden! That is so awesome!!
ReplyDeleteHi Alicia!! Nice to meet you! Just found that you have a blog party on Monday and I've linked up my 2013 Bucket List :))
ReplyDeleteI'm now following through GFC and G+!!
Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com
This looks so light and refreshing for summer, I've never thought to use zucchini for dip before.
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