Lemon-Zucchini Relish

This unusual relish is reminiscent of Middle Eastern condiments, particularly those made with preserved lemon. While it will go well with roasted chicken or any grilled entrée, you can also use it as a spread on sandwiches.

Yield: 4 cups (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

Ingredients

• 6  cups  shredded zucchini (about 6 medium)
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1  large lemon
• 1 1/2  cups  chopped yellow onion
• 1 1/2  cups  golden raisins
• 1  cup  white wine
• 3/4  cup  fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
• 3/4  cup  honey
• 1/4  cup  sugar

Preparation

Place zucchini in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Toss well. Drain 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Place zucchini on paper towels; squeeze until barely moist.

Carefully remove rind from lemon using a vegetable peeler, making sure to avoid white pithy part of the rind. Place rind in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until rind is tender. Drain; cool. Finely chop rind.

Combine zucchini, rind, onion, and the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 35 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Cool; pour into airtight containers.

Note: Refrigerate Lemon-Zucchini Relish in airtight containers up to a month.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

60 (2% from fat)

Fat:

0.1g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g)

Protein:

0.7g

Carbohydrate:

15.7g

Fiber:

0.7g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.3mg

Sodium:

54mg

Calcium:

11mg