zucchini leaves

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 ½ kg zucchini
• 2 large onions
• 2 bell peppers
• 1 tbsp salt
• 100 g sugar
• ¼ liter white wine vinegar, milder
• 500 ml water

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 4 hours; Total time approx. 4 hours 30 minutes

ideal for zucchini gluts

Wash, trim, and coarsely grate the zucchini. Peel and slice the onion into rings. Trim, deseed, and finely dice the bell pepper. Mix everything with salt and let it steep, covered, for 4 hours. Squeeze out the excess water. Bring 500 ml of water to a boil with sugar and vinegar, add the zucchini mixture, and simmer over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. Pour into jars while still hot and seal immediately. Stored in a cool, dark place, the zucchini leaves will keep for at least six months.