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Zucchini and Red Onions with Mint
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Zucchini and Red Onions with Mint

7 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Zucchini and Red Onions with Mint

Zucchini are mild-flavored squashes that taste best when they are small and young. Here their understated flavor is heightened by two bold partners: roasted red onions and aromatic fresh mint. Serve this easy-to-assemble side dish with grilled or roasted lamb.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

188
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly cut crosswise into half circles
  • 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 small zucchini, each 4 to 5 inches long, about 1 1/2 lb. total, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, or more, to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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