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This is an old Spanish recipe for zesty marinated vegetables that can be prepared with fish, poultry, or even with sliced up cooked green bananas. I like it best with chicken gizzards.

Provided by Nitzy

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken gizzards
1 large onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 medium head garlic, chopped
1 ½ cups white wine vinegar
1 cup corn oil
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
salt to taste

Steps:

Place chicken gizzards in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover. Simmer over low heat until tender, approximately 30 minutes.
While gizzards are simmering, mix together onion, bell pepper, garlic, vinegar, oil, bay leaves, olives, and peppercorns in a large bowl. When ready, drain gizzards and mix into bowl. Season with salt to taste and marinate at least an hour in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 472.4 mg, Fat 61.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g