Southwestern Stir-Fried Zucchini Rinehart
Serves: 5
Carter Wolf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
56
Spice
55
Sweetness
67
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 large
Red Bell Pepper1 cup
Cilantro Leaves (fresh)1 tsp
Cumin Seed3 tbsps
Olive Oil1 tbsp
Lime (fresh)Directions:
1
Roast and peel poblanos and bell pepper
2
Mince garlic cloves and cut zucchini into 2-inch-long spears
3
Chop cilantro
4
Cut poblanos and bell pepper into 2- by 1/4-inch strips
5
Heat a dry small skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and toast cumin seeds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and several shades darker, being careful not to burn them
6
With a mortar and pestle coarsely grind cumin seeds
7
In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook garlic, stirring, until softened, about a few seconds
8
Add zucchini and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes
9
Add poblano and bell pepper strips and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes
10
Add lime or lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste
11
Roast and peel poblanos and bell pepper
12
Mince garlic cloves and cut zucchini into 2-inch-long spears
13
Chop cilantro
14
Cut poblanos and bell pepper into 2- by 1/4-inch strips
15
Heat a dry small skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and toast cumin seeds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and several shades darker, being careful not to burn them
16
With a mortar and pestle coarsely grind cumin seeds
17
In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook garlic, stirring, until softened, about a few seconds
18
Add zucchini and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes
19
Add poblano and bell pepper strips and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes
20
Add lime or lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste
21
Serve zucchini sprinkled with cilantro
22
Serve zucchini sprinkled with cilantro