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Easy 45 min~160 kcal 4/10
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Tahini Braised Zucchini
This Antalya-style dish braises zucchini with garlic and tahini for a light but flavorful plate.
Easy⏱️ 32 min📖 1 min readServes 4~174 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 20 min cook
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 32 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 4 Zucchini
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Tahini
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Water
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 bunch Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the zucchini and slice into 1.5 cm rounds; crush the garlic and finely chop the parsley.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a wide pot, turn the garlic for 30 seconds, add the zucchini, and sear each side for 4 minutes.
4 min04:30 - 3
Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, add 1 cup water, cover, and cook over low heat for 12 minutes, until the zucchini softens.
12 min12:00 - 4
Whisk the tahini with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons cooking liquid until smooth.
- 5
Drizzle the tahini sauce over the zucchini and warm for 1 more minute over low heat, without boiling.
1 min01:00 - 6
Transfer to a serving plate, scatter plenty of parsley on top, and serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tip: Do not add the tahini sauce directly to the hot dish; first smooth it with 2 tablespoons cooking liquid, otherwise it clumps. Do not slice the zucchini too thin, 1.5 cm rounds keep their shape.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle plenty of parsley, extra olive oil, and a few red pepper flakes on top; serve warm to room temperature with bread or pilaf.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~174
kcal calories
5
g protein
12
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 29%Fat 59%
GI 21 · Low GIGL 3 · Low GL
5.2g
Sugar
3.4g
Fiber
318mg
Sodium
1.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tahini Braised Zucchini make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tahini Braised Zucchini take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 32 minutes in total.Is Tahini Braised Zucchini difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tahini Braised Zucchini have?
Approximately 174 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 12g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Tahini Braised Zucchini contain?
This recipe contains Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Tahini Braised Zucchini need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Tahini Braised Zucchini filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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