Healthy and delicious saffron zucchini with onions
If you need some lunch inspiration, why not saffron zucchini? It’s tasty, healthy and delicious. Also full of antioxidants, fibre and goodness! Stir-fried zucchini is something I used to eat a lot when I was a kid: my dad used to grow zucchini during summer and I remember our garden being full of them! We definitely harvested more than we could eat, so my mum used to cook them almost every day. These stir-fried zucchini is very similar to my mum’s recipe, I’ve just added a little twist to it by adding some saffron strands. We usually have them with some tofu or vegan sausages on the side, just delicious!
Ingredients
4 large zucchini, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, minced
1/4 tsp saffron threads
1/4 cup hot water
red chilly flakes (optional)
salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, minced
1/4 tsp saffron threads
1/4 cup hot water
red chilly flakes (optional)
salt
Instructions
1
Take half the saffron threads and put them in a spice mortar. Grind the spice with a pestle. Add the remaining threads and pour 1/4 cup of hot water into the mortar. Let the saffron soak for 5 minutes
2
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan and add the minced onion. Sauté for about 10 minutes until the onion is very soft
3
Add the sliced zucchini and stir fry over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add a splash of water from time to time so the zucchini won’t stick to the pan
4
Once the zucchini are softened, pour the yellow saffron liquid evenly across. Give it a good stir and let the water evaporate
5
Season with salt, chilly flakes and the remaining olive oil. Enjoy!
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Cristina and Silvia
