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Boiled Zucchini Salad
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Tender zucchini with lemon and dill
Any fast dayPrep 5 minCook 10 minServes 4
When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.
Ingredients
Method
- Boil the whole zucchini in salted water for 6 to 8 minutes until just soft.
- Drain and cut into thick slices or halves.
- Dress with lemon, salt and pepper.
- Scatter herbs on top.
Tip. Small, firm zucchini hold together best.
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