Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cubed zucchini
  • 7 saffron threads
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground turmeric
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground white pepper
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until softened, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini, saffron, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until zucchini are softened but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Drizzle zucchini mixture with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with mint. Serve chilled or at room temperature.