CREAMY Garlic Zucchini

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (45 ml)
• 2 zucchini
• 8 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1 tbsp all purpose flour (8 grams)
• 3/4 cup low fat milk (180 ml)
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth (180 ml)
• 1 tsp dried oregano (1 gram)
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme (0.50 grams)
• 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese (15 grams)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 ml)
• sea salt & black pepper
• chopped chives for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the zucchini into rounds that are 1 cm thick (a little over a 1/4 inch), then add the sliced zucchini into a colander with a dish underneath, season with salt, and mix together so all the salt is coating the zucchini
2. 2After 10 minutes, transfer the slices of zucchini over some paper towels, all in a single layer, pat dry, and scrub off some of the salt
3. 3Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
4. 4After a couple of minutes, add in the sliced zucchini, mix together, and then mix every 1 to 2 minutes so it all evenly sautés
5. 5After 6 to 8 minutes and the slices of zucchini are lightly sautéed, remove them from the pan and set aside
6. 6Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped garlic and mix continuously, after 30 seconds to 1 minute and the garlic is nice and fragrant, add the flour and continue to mix together for 2 minutes, then add in the milk, and broth, mix continuously until you get a slightly creamy sauce
7. 7After 4 to 5 minutes and you've ended up with a slightly creamy sauce, add in the oregano, thyme, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, then add in the zucchini back into the pan and mix together, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, then turn off the heat, add in the grated cheese and lemon juice, and mix together
8. 8Transfer into a large serving dish and sprinkle with chopped chives, enjoy!