Olive-Oil Zucchini with Lentils
- TypeOlive-Oil Dish
- Main ingredientKabak
- Calories368 kcal (approx.)
- Servings6
- Time40 min
Last updated: July 2026
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium zucchini
- 1 small cup (~100 ml) green lentils
- 2 medium onions
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 2 red peppers
- 1 carrot
- ½ bunch dill
- ½ bunch fresh mint
- ½ bunch parsley
- 1 handful basil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 dessert spoon tomato paste
- 1 small cup (~100 ml) olive oil
- 1 small cup (~100 ml) water
Instructions
Wash the lentils and soak in hot water for 10 minutes. Then drain in a colander.
First wash the zucchini, peel them, and cut into the desired shape (either rounds or 2 cm cubes).
Wash the tomatoes, peel them, and cut into cubes.
Peel the onions and cut into cubes.
Wash the carrot and cut into cubes.
Wash the red peppers and cut into julienne strips.
Wash the herbs and chop them.
Cooking
In a large bowl, combine the lentils with all the chopped vegetables, herbs, spices, oil, tomato paste, and finally the salt, mixing well. Add the water to the mixture and stir again.
Transfer to a pressure cooker and cook over medium-high heat until the steam valve releases.
Once the steam valve releases, cook for 4 more minutes and remove from the stove.
Serve sprinkled with chopped dill on top.
Note: If cooking in a regular pot, once it starts boiling, cook for 15 more minutes over low heat.
Enjoy your meal! 🌿
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