Serves: 2-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
A delightful vegetarian dish with bold, fresh flavours. The grilled zucchini pairs perfectly with the fragrant, herby chermoula sauce, making it a light yet flavour-packed main course.
Ingredients
For the Zucchini "Steaks":
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1½ tbsp oil
- ⅓ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp pepper (or to taste)
For the Chermoula Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Method
- Prepare the Chermoula Sauce:
- In a food processor or blender, combine all the chermoula sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prepare the Zucchini:
- Cut the zucchini into 1-inch thick circles.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the zucchini circles in the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown, then flip the zucchini.
- Finish Cooking the Zucchini:
- Season the other side with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet with a lid.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and reaches the desired doneness.
- Serve:
- Remove the zucchini "steaks" from the heat and spread about a teaspoon (or more) of Chermoula sauce on each zucchini circle.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Chef’s Tips:
- Chermoula sauce: This sauce can also be used as a marinade or dressing for other vegetables, fish, or chicken.
- Doneness: Adjust the cooking time of the zucchini depending on how tender or firm you like them.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Protein: ~3 g
- Fat: ~22 g
- Carbohydrates: ~9 g