Slovak Dusena Cukina

Ingredients:

2 Medium Zucchini

1 Tomato

2 Tsb. Oil or 1 Tsb. Butter

1 Tsp. Rosemary or 1 Tsp. Basil

1 Garlic Clove, pressed

Salt, to taste

White Pepper, several pinches

Cooking Instructions:

Wash zucchini and cut into 1.5 inch strips, cut the seeds from the centers. In medium saucepan, heat butter or oil, and let the zucchini start to simmer. Stir it a lot so it doesn't burn on one side. Boil a cup of water and pour this over the tomato in a bowl. The entire tomato should be covered with the hot water. Let this sit only for 15 seconds. Then rinse the tomato with cold water and peel off the skin. Cut the tomato into cubes. After the zucchini has cooked for about 8 minutes total, add the tomato cubes, the garlic, and the spices. Makes 2 portions. Simmer until the zucchini is soft. Serve hot and add salt to taste. You could also add some squash with the zucchini. This can be eaten by itself with bread, or use to make omelets, or as a side dish with some meat.

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