Vegetarian Vuelta a España: Calabacitas a la Plancha
by Megabeth on Aug 21, 2011 6:53 AM EDT
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According to the International Olive Council, Spain completely smokes the competition when it comes to olive oil production. In 2009, Spain exported 1,150,000 tons of olive oil obviously winning this race in a stunning breakaway. Put that in context and that’s 40% of all olive oil produced in the world. Italy, tries to close the gap, but fails, and comes in at second place at 560,000 tons.
Olive oil is produced nearly everywhere in Spain. Although, 80% of the olive oil is produced in the southern third of the country in the region of Andalucia. On Monday, the Vuelta stage will take us firmly into that region, so we need to be prepared.
This recipe does nicely featuring a really flavorful infused oil. The longer the oil sits, the better it becomes. And, with the leftovers you can dip crusty bread in it or drizzle it over tomatoes or grill even more vegetables with it.
Zucchini cooked on a searing hot cast-iron skillet gets nice and charred. Plan on making more than you think you'll need. We ate through this batch so quickly because it was just that good. (By the way, I'm not ashamed to admit it. I set the smoke alarm off making these. I left a nice smoky ambiance in the house for a little bit, as well...)
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That looks amazing!
Charred zucchini is a big favorite of mine, and the garlic-parsley oil looks like a nice touch. Thanks again for doing this.
Nothing says SSR like "Colnago have multiple options."--the artist formerly known as Chris...
Perfect leadout!
A basket of little pattypan are going to get the “Spanish Treatment” tonight. Oil is made.
"I love the guys that everyone else in the peloton hate to see hit the front." sminer
I eat this all the time
And I consume one of those tons of olive oil from Spain, or at least, it’s so much that I have to plan it into my budget.
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
I'm confused
We’re talking about Spain here. I thought all the vegetarian recipes had to include ham of some sort.
Thanks for doing these.
This site clearly needs some fact-checking.
Fortunately I can invoke Arlington’s under-utilized “Drop in at Sui’s anytime” statute.
Jens Voigt doesn’t know where you live, but he knows exactly where you will die.
Yum,
made this recipe with pattypan squash this evening. Loved it! Now I’m looking forward to drizzling that oil over lots of different veggies this week. Thanks so much!
North American Pattypan population took a hit this Sunday.
It was delicious and the oil will get a workout the rest of this growing season. Thanks Megabeth.
"I love the guys that everyone else in the peloton hate to see hit the front." sminer
I went to the grocery store yesterday and they were OUT OF ZUCCHINI!
In August! This is the time of year when people sneak bags of zucchini onto your front porch and run away. How can the store be out???
The only possible explanation is that Megabeth’s recipe was so awesome that slavering hordes rushed out and bought up the entire crop. Bah, people.
Nothing says SSR like "Colnago have multiple options."--the artist formerly known as Chris...
The horror!
I hate when I go in and all that’s left are the tired little zucchini’s that should have stayed on the plant longer. I kick myself because I could have picked up giant local one’s at plethora of farmers markets in this area. (I also like the farmer’s market because I buy specifically from the farmer that calls me “Baby Girl”. He’s old. He’s adorable. He’s allowed.)
I also blame the hordes of Megabeth readers.
Problem is I assume you have to grow them yourself?
Can’t imagine them being sold except in some townsquare in Italy.
Nah
Available, not in supermarkets but in scattered shops, as “courgette fleur” with a small courgette/zucchini still attached. At least here in Horticulture Holland.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
...every townsquare in Italy!
I tried to grow them at home too, but there were never more than about three flowers at a time. Would be a meagre meal. And the bastard snails then ate most of the zucchinis.
I can buy them locally too. Yum.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Made this tonight, and it was very nummy.
The 3rd time the smoke alarm went off, we just stationed the kid under it and told him to keep waving.
Nothing says SSR like "Colnago have multiple options."--the artist formerly known as Chris...
Ha! Nice strategy.
I usually am the one standing and waving a towel at it until the taller one in the house can come and knock it off the wall. Note to self: Need to rent a kid…
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