Zucchini Tagine

• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2. 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3. 1 small onion, thinly sliced
4. 1 1/2 pounds small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
5. 7 saffron threads
6. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
7. Pinch of ground turmeric
8. Salt and freshly ground white pepper
9. 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10. 1 tablespoon chopped mint

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini, saffron, cumin and turmeric and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until barely tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the mint. Serve chilled or at room temperature.