Zucchini with Dill and Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a simple, light and refreshing vegetarian Bulgarian recipe popular in the spring and summer. It can be served as a side dish or a main dish for a light lunch or dinner. If you can’t find Bulgarian yogurt you can prepare yourself using Bulgarian yogurt starter kit.

Zucchini with Dill and Garlic Yogurt Sauce
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Zucchini with Dill and Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Zucchini with Dill and Garlic Yogurt Sauce is a simple, light and refreshing vegetarian Bulgarian that can be served as a light lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bulgaria
Keyword: yogurt, Zucchini
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini
  • 5 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt
  • black pepper

For the sauce

  • 1 cup Bulgarian yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 dill
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare the zucchini, by washing them cut them into rounds and salt then.
  • Place them into a colander and leave them aside for about ½ hour.
  • Heat up over a medium heat a frying pan with oil.
  • Add some flour to a plate and roll each zucchini piece in and fry it until golden brown.
  • Place the fried zucchini pieces on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
  • Mince the garlic and chop the dill. Mix them with the plain yogurt in a small bowl.
  • Add salt and a 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional).
  • Arrange the zucchini pieces onto a plate and add the sauce on top. Garnish with freshly chopped dill.

Inspiration and adaptation: gia-bg.com, balkanlicious.com

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