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Smashed Zucchini with Chickpeas and Peanuts
The contrasting flavors and textures in this dish might make you wonder — in a good way — “What is going on here?” First, raw zucchini is treated like cucumber, smashed and left to intensify with salt and lime juice. Next, it’s showered with toasted chickpeas and peanuts, which are zingy from lime zest and citrusy spices like sumac or coriander. Offsetting the sweet crunch of zucchini and the fatty, crispy topping are thick rounds of jalapeño. Eat this quick mix with whole grains, tortillas or pita, yogurt, Cotija or another crumbly cheese, salad greens or soft-boiled eggs.
Ingredients
  • 1½ to 2 pounds zucchini (about 3 to 4 medium)
  • 1 jalapeño, halved lengthwise, stemmed and sliced into ⅛-inch-thick half-moons
  • 2 limes, 1 zested and juiced, the other cut into wedges for serving
  • Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)
  • 1½ teaspoons ground sumac, coriander or a coriander-based spice blend like baharat or berbere
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