Mint Marinated Zucchini

Mint Marinated Zucchini
  • Type
    Side Dishes
  • Difficulty
    Easy
  • Flavor
    Tangy
  • Course
    Main
  • Estimated Time
    11 Minutes
  • Yield
    4 servings

Ingredients

  • Garlic
    Garlic
  • Peppermint
    Peppermint
  • Black Pepper
    Black Pepper
  • zucchini
    zucchini
  • Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
  • Salt
    Salt
  • feta cheese
    feta cheese
  • 2 cloves of Garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups of Peppermint (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 3 Zucchini (large, thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil (to drizzle)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Salt
  • 1/3 cup of Vinegar (white, distilled)
  • 3 ounces of Feta cheese

Directions

It is as though peppermint and zucchini were meant to be together. Muscle-protecting zucchini perfectly meshes with livening peppermint for a nutrient charged side. Enjoyed in a sandwich or along with your protein of choice, anyone looking for a healthy meal addition is destined to love this recipe. Serves 4 - 5 people.

  1. Pour 1/4 cup of olive oil over a large skillet at medium-high heat.
  2. Pan fry zucchini and garlic, stirring regularly, until almost browned. Make sure the zucchini remains firm.(5 minutes)
  3. Remove from pan and stir in vinegar, mint, salt, and pepper.(4 minutes)
  4. Sprinkle feta cheese over the dish and add mint leaves to garnish if desired.
  5. Mix in remaining olive oil.(2 minutes)
  6. Serve immediately, or place in sealed container and refrigerate.
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