MARINATED ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOMS

Marinated Zucchini and Mushrooms image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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8 ounces small whole fresh mushrooms
2 small zucchini, bias-sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices (or yellow summer squash)
1 small red bell pepper, cut into square pieces
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon (may use 1 1/2 t. snipped fresh tarragon or oregano) or 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed (may use 1 1/2 t. snipped fresh tarragon or oregano)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1 -2 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

Add mushrooms, zucchini, and red pepper in a plastic bag set in a deep bowl.
In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, oil, sugar, salt, tarragon, pepper, and garlic together.
Pour marinade over the vegetables in the bag; seal bag, shake around to coat well.
Marinate vegetables in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
To serve: pour vegetables and marinade into serving dish; serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.6, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 77.6, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 1.5