Zucchini Mash Recipe
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 6 medium zucchini (1 3/4 pounds), halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped scallion greens
- Cook bell pepper in oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a wide 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add zucchini, water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil over moderately high heat, then cook at a brisk simmer, covered, 6 minutes. Remove lid and simmer until most of liquid is evaporated and zucchini is soft, about 6 minutes.
- Coarsely mash zucchini with a potato masher and add scallion greens and remaining tablespoon butter, stirring, until butter is incorporated.
