Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used to prepare any dish - from mashed potatoes and caviar to preparations for the winter. As for the appetizer, in this case, zucchini can compete with pickled cucumbers and tomatoes, the main thing is to marinate it correctly.
The advantage of zucchini
The flavor of zucchini is so versatile that this vegetable is good in any form. It can be stewed, fried, canned. It is important that many of the nutrients contained in the zucchini can easily tolerate heat treatment.
The vegetable does not cause allergies and is easily absorbed by the body. This is a real find for those who adhere to a diet. Zucchini contains iron, phosphorus, calcium, pectin, fiber and other useful substances.
Marinated zucchini
The recipe is simple. Even a novice hostess can handle it.
Ingredients:
- 2 large zucchini;
- dill umbrella;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 2 bay leaves;
- 8 black peppercorns;
- 2 allspice peas;
- 1 tsp vinegar essence 70%.
For the marinade you will need:
- 2 tbsp. l. granulated sugar;
- 1 tbsp. l. salt.
These products will make one liter jar of snacks.
Cooking instructions
- Sterilize jars, lids thoroughly.
- Put bay leaves, dill and other spices in jars. Wash the zucchini. Cut them into rings of 2-3 cm.
- Peel the garlic. Send him to the zucchini.
- Pour boiling water over vegetables. Cover the jars with lids. Leave to sterilize for 20 minutes.
- To make a marinade for zucchini, you need to put a pot of water on the stove. It is necessary to dilute salt and sugar in it. The liquid is brought to a boil.
- Drain the cans into a sink.
- Fill the marinade container with zucchini. Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar essence.
- Roll up. Place the cans upside down. Cover them with a blanket until they cool completely.
Delicious zucchini for the winter
This recipe is especially successful. Zucchini are aromatic, firm and very tasty. This appetizer will be a good addition to boiled potatoes.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg of young zucchini;
- 2 dill umbrellas;
- 6 cloves of garlic;
- 4 allspice peas;
- 20 peas of black pepper;
- 1 l. water for the marinade;
- 2 tbsp. l. granulated sugar;
- 2 tbsp. l. salt;
- 3 tbsp. l. acetic acid 9%.
These products will make 2 liters of snacks.
Cooking instructions
- Sterilize jars, lids thoroughly.
- Wash the zucchini. Cut them into 1 cm rings.
- Put dill on the bottom of the cans. Fill the container with spices and zucchini.
- Fill jars of vegetables with boiling water, cover with lids. Leave on for 10 minutes.
- To prepare the marinade, it is necessary to dissolve salt, granulated sugar in water. Bring the liquid to a boil. Add vinegar.
- Drain the jars and fill them with marinade. Roll up. Put the container upside down, wrap it with a blanket until it cools completely.
Marinated zucchini, prepared according to the recipes presented in the article, are perfectly stored throughout the winter. This does not require a cellar. You can store the snack in a cool room.
