ZUCCHINI RIBBONS

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Simple and stunning, a great side particularly for the barbecue chicken breasts I have named humbly 'The World's Best BBQ Chicken Breasts.'

Provided by Sonya Jane

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini

Time 6h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 large zucchini, halved and cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick slices
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
6 leaves fresh basil, torn
6 pinches salt
4 pinches freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine zucchini slices, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 6 hours.
Transfer everything including liquid to a large saucepan over high heat. Cover and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 265.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g