A Quiet Summer Day Cooking with Zucchini 🥒 Embracing Slow Living, Cozy County ASMR

zucchini

🥗Healthier: eggplant

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Eggplant offers a similar texture, while cabbage is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is typically less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds freshness, while apple cider is often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable, while omitting herbs can save costs.

Heat sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in grated carrot and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add diced sweet & hot peppers and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes.

Incorporate diced zucchini and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.

Add diced cherry tomatoes and minced garlic, stirring to combine.

Season with black pepper and sugar to taste.

Pour in vinegar, mixing well.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Blend the mixture until smooth or leave chunky, as preferred.

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