Charred zucchini and caramelized onions add a ton of flavor to this salad which can be enjoyed as is or as a side!
5-Ingredient Charred Zucchini Salad [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Calories
166
Serves
8
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained
- 1 15-ounce can sweet corn drained
- 2 whole zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (to cook)
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Preparation
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Dice red onion and place it in a pan with about 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and make sure the flame is low. Stir onions often and let them caramelize - this is a long process (about 25-30 minutes) but adds so much flavor to this simple salad.
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Next, dice garlic and toss in with caramelizing onions and stir well. If needed, use a couple splashes of water or vegetable stock to deglaze the pan. After a couple of minutes, spoon the onion and garlic mixture onto a plate and set aside.
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Next, slice the zucchini and add the rest of the olive oil to the pan. When the oil is warm, add the zucchini and let the slices sit for about a minute or two. Make sure to check and when they have a char on them, flip them and let them char on the other side as well. Charring the already flavorful zucchini gives it such a delightful taste.
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When zucchini is charred, add the caramelized onion and garlic mixture, toss in the corn and chickpeas and stir a minute or so.
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Season with salt and pepper (optional).
Nutritional Information
Per Serving Calories: 166 | Carbs: 22 g | Fat: 7 g | Protein: 5 g | Sodium: 162 mg
Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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