Marinated Zucchini In The Style Of Naples

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs zucchini
• salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Recipe

• 1 cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick slices; place slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt and set aside to drain for 2 hours.
• 2 in a large saucepan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat; gently cook the zucchini slices until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side), being careful not to burn them (you will probably have to do this in more than 1 batch).
• 3 in another saucepan, bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil over high heat; add a pinch of pepper flakes and a pinch of salt.
• 4 place the zucchini slices flat in a shallow bowl, with the garlic slices, basil and parsley scattered throughout.
• 5 pour the vinegar over the zucchini slices and let marinate, covered and refrigerated, for at least 24 hours before serving.