Sauteed Zucchini With Almonds And Olives Recipes

OLIVE --SAUTEED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Blanch the almonds 1 1/2 minutes in boiling water; drain. Plunge into cold water, then slip off the skins. Spread the almonds out on several thicknesses of paper toweling and pat dry. Transfer to fresh paper toweling and let dry 24 hours. Heat the oil in a 10-inch iron skillet over moderate heat about 2 minutes or until an almond, dropped into the oil, sizzles gently. Add half of the almonds to the oil and saute, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes over moderately low heat until the color of light caramel. Dump the almonds into a colander set over a heatproof bowl; shake to drain off as much oil as possible, then drain on paper toweling. Return the oil to the skillet and fry and drain the remaining almonds the same way. Sprinkle with salt and cayenne and toss well; store in an airtight canister. Note: the sauteeing oil can be used to dress vegetables or salads.

ZUCCHINI WITH ALMONDS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise then cut into 2" pieces.
• Add zucchini to skillet and saute until beginning to brown, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix in olives and parsley.
• Transfer to a shallow serving bowl and sprinkle with almonds.
• Can be served warm or at room temperature.

ZUCCHINI WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add three of the olives (reserve the others) and cook for a minute, until fragrant. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes, until softened, stirring regularly to avoid colouring. Add the zucchini, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbes de Provence, and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the white wine and the reserved olives, and stir again. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes, until most of the juices have evaporated. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.