Quick Zucchini Spread, Cooked in the Pan

This year I haven't managed to store up any zucchini spread, but I've discovered a brilliant way to stop my craving - quick zucchini (courgette) spread, cooked in the pan, the recipe below. It's simply delicious, even with imported zucchinis, slightly sugary but with a complex and balanced taste. 

In the season, you can store it in jars, but make sure you sterilize them in the oven in advance. I still think of it as a quick recipe, so, no matter the season, I can always find 2-3 zucchinis for a fresh spread. This way, I don't have to worry about preserving and storing it.

Ingredients
Zucchini
3 pieces
Vegetable oil
50 ml
I normally use olive oil
Onions
1 piece
Tomato paste
2 tbsp
Salt
1 tsp
to taste
Step by step
Step 1

Wash and grate the zucchinis (courgettes) through the medium sized holes.

Quick Zucchini Spread, Cooked in the Pan - Step 1
Step 2

In a large pan, heat up oil and place the grated courgettes.

Quick Zucchini Spread, Cooked in the Pan - Step 2
Step 3

Stir occasionally and cook over medium heat until the courgettes stop releasing water/liquid and start to brown.

Quick Zucchini Spread, Cooked in the Pan - Step 3
Step 4

In a smaller pan, cook a finely chopped onion in oil, until nice golden.

Quick Zucchini Spread, Cooked in the Pan - Step 4
Step 5

Quickly add 2-3 tbsp tomato paste, mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.

Quick Zucchini Spread, Cooked in the Pan - Step 5
Step 6

Add this onion and tomato mixture to the cooked zucchinis, stir well. 

Adjust with salt, cook everything together for 5 more minutes and turn off the heat.

Quick Zucchini Spread, Cooked in the Pan - Step 6
Step 7

Let cool for a bit, then serve - it's good either warm or cold. You can keep it in the fridge up to 5-6 days.

It's so, so delicious and with minimal effort!

Enjoy!

Quick Zucchini Spread, Cooked in the Pan - Step 7
Quantity: 400 g ()
Prep time:
30 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 40 min