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A bowl with zucchini Ikra spread
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Vegetable Zucchini Spread Recipe

Zucchini spread, or “ikra”, is a classic Russian side dish. It pairs perfectly with meat, spread on toast or used as a simple and refreshing dip.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Russian, Ukrainian
Keyword ikra recipe, zucchini ikra, zucchini spread
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 54kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 cup canned tomatoes
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 tbsp black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil

Instructions

  • Prepare all vegetables. They should be diced into roughly one inch cubes.
    Ingredients for zucchini spread
  • Preheat dish with a little bit of oil. Add in onion and carrots, cook them until they soften.
    carrots and onions in a pot
  • Add in bell peppers, canned tomatoes and zucchini. Season with salt and pepper.
    Veggies in a pot
  • Cook the veggies on low heat for roughly 60 minutes. Make sure to stir the mixture every 5-10 minutes.
    Vegetable Zucchini Spread in a cast iron pot on the stove
  • The spread is best served cold. You can store the spread in a fridge for up to several weeks.
    A bowl with zucchini Ikra spread

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4040IU | Vitamin C: 55.6mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.6mg