Zeytin Yağlı Kabak

Zeytin Yağlı Kabak is a delicious and healthy Turkish dish featuring zucchini simmered in olive oil with aromatic herbs. This vegan breakfast is light yet satisfying, perfect for starting your day with fresh flavors.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 150 milliliters

Steps

1. Wash the zucchini and cut it into thin rounds.
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the diced tomato, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the tomato softens.
5. Add the zucchini rounds to the skillet and mix well with the other ingredients.
6. Pour in the water, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped dill and parsley.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with a little extra olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from zucchini and tomatoes.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil, which support heart health.

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