- 2 poblano chiles
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice, or to taste
- Roast and peel poblanos and bell pepper . Mince garlic cloves and cut zucchini into 2-inch-long spears. Chop cilantro. Cut poblanos and bell pepper into 2- by 1/4-inch strips.
- Heat a dry small skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and toast cumin seeds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and several shades darker, being careful not to burn them. With a mortar and pestle coarsely grind cumin seeds.
- In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook garlic, stirring, until softened, about a few seconds. Add zucchini and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add poblano and bell pepper strips and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add lime or lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve zucchini sprinkled with cilantro.