Special Minty Zucchini

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil (OR 1 tablsepoon olive oil & 1 tablespoon butter) - زيت زيتون
• 1 large onion (minced) - بصلة
• 2 garlic cloves (minced) - فصوص ثوم
• 1 kg zucchini (cut in half circles) - كوسة
• salt and pepper - ملح و فلفل
• 1 cup chicken broth/stock (or vegetable stock) - مرقة دجاج
• 11/2 tablespoon dried mint (OR 5 sprigs fresh mint chopped) - نعناع مجفف/ ناشف

Step by step

1. On medium heat, add olive oil and butter to a casserole and sauté the onions until translucent (about 8 minutes) - don't let it darken.
2. Add minced garlic followed by sliced zucchini, salt and pepper. Stir well for a couple of minutes.
3. Add warm broth and bring it to a boil. Put heat down, cover the casserole and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
4. Add mint and let it cook for another 3 minutes. Serve warm with rice or crispy bread.