This delicious butter actually contains no butter at all, but it might become your new favorite spread for toast! This is a perfect way to use the abundance of zucchini coming from your garden. Just pair it with your favorite We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we like Arbequina in this one, but you can experiment. Pick your favorite bread and you have a yummy breakfast!
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds zucchini, more or less*
- 1/4 cup We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 minced shallots, garlic, or a combination of both
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
- Coarsely grate the zucchini. Let it drain in a colander for 3 to 4 minutes or until you are ready to begin cooking. To hasten cooking time, squeeze the water out of the zucchini by wringing it in a clean cloth towel.
- In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil/butter. Sauté the shallots briefly. Add the zucchini and toss. Cook and stir over medium to medium-high heat until the zucchini reaches a spreadable consistency. If you scorch the bottom, turn the flame down! (And scrape those delicious bits into the marmalade for added flavor.) The zucchini will hold its bright green color and slowly caramelize into a nice vegetable jam.
- Enjoy on toast, or as a side dish all summer long!
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