Best Caviar De Courgettes Zucchini Caviar Recipes

CLASSIC TEXAS CAVIAR

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I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't imagine a get-together at my house without this quick and healthy appetizer. -Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the peas, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over black-eyed pea mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Stir in avocado just before serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETARIAN CAVIAR

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Light and flavorful as an appetizer or a snack. Can be served with crackers, or, for a non-carb diet, on cucumber slices.

Provided by DJ T.

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 lbs tomatoes
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups zucchini, grated
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons herbs, minced (your choice)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Bring large pot of water to boil. Add tomatoes and blanch for 45 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon.
Peel then chop the tomatoes, reserve in large bowl.
Heal olive oil in large skillet over medium-high. Add zucchini, pepper, and onion; saute for 5 minutes. Drain off excess liquid. Add parsley and chopped herbs.
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and zest.
Mix with chopped tomatoes. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.1, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 13.8, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.3

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO CAVIAR

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A fresh and satisfying appetizer. Also good with crostini. Cook time includes refrigeration time. From Bon Appetit magazine.

Provided by Malriah

Categories Vegetable

Time 3h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 lbs tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
pita bread, cut into wedges,toasted

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Add tomatoes and blanch 20 seconds.
Drain.
Peel, seed and chop tomatoes.
Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, basil and oregano and sauté 3 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire and lemon peel.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 8 hours.
Drain off excess liquid.
Add lemon juice and toss gently.
Transfer to bowl.
Serve with toasted pita bread.