Zucchini caviar

Delicious way to add veggies to your daily intake.

This isIMG_20130624_224835 my mom’s old recipe, but I tweaked it a little for lighter version. Serve over pasta or in pita or just eat it as is, so delish!

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • Zucchini, 8, chopped
  • Portabella Mushrooms, 1 pack, sliced
  • Onion, large, chopped
  • Yellow bell pepper, 2 large, chopped,
  • Carrots, 2 medium size, shredded
  • Coconut Oil, 2 tsp
  • Hunt’s 100% Natural Tomato Paste, 4 Tbsp
  • Garlic, 3 cloves, chopped,
  • Dill, fresh, 1 cup chopped,
  • Dry Bay Leaves, 2-3 leaves
  • Salt, Pepper to taste, Red Pepper Flakes

CaptureDirections

  • Chop all vegetables.
  • Heat the skillet and add coconut oil, cook on medium heat.
  • Cook onion until golden first. Add carrots, cook for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add bell peppers, zucchini in parts. Zucchini will lose a lot of water during cooking, than add mushrooms. Cook for 15 minutes, stir occasionally.
  • In a bowl mix tomato paste with water and spices.
  • Add chopped dill, garlic to the veggies and add tomato sauce with spices and bay leaves.
    Cook on low for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.Number of Servings: 8

Tips

You can reduce cooking time, if you like your veggies tender.